zap Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact
   
   • they gave it another zap of radiation
2. verb strike suddenly and with force
   
   • This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes
3. verb kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting
   vaporize.
   
   • in this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens
4. verb strike at with firepower or bombs
   nuke; atomize; atomise.
   
   • zap the enemy
5. verb cook or heat in a microwave oven
   nuke; microwave; micro-cook.
   
   • You can microwave the leftovers

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