Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

zip-it

Phrase
/zɪp ɪt/
Definition
A colloquial expression telling someone to be quiet or stop talking.
Examples
  • “When the argument got too heated, she told him to zip it.”
  • “I was trying to focus on my work, but my friend wouldn’t zip it during our conversation.”
Meaning
To cease speaking or to shut up, often used in a casual or humorous context.
Synonyms
  • Be quiet
  • Shut up
  • Silence
  • Hush