Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zapping
verb
/ˈzæp.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of quickly changing channels on a television, or removing unwanted items or distractions, like a bug or a bad habit, often with a remote control.
Examples
- She spent the evening zapping between channels to find something worth watching.
- He was zapping through his to-do list, crossing off tasks one by one.
Meaning
To zap means to eliminate something quickly, or to change something from one state to another in a fast manner. It’s often used in the context of television but can also refer to other quick actions.
Synonyms
- changing
- switching
- eliminating
- removing
- dispatching
