zapped
word · lemma: zap
Definition
'Zapped' means hit or destroyed suddenly, often with electricity or energy. Informally, it can mean to eliminate or remove something quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Often used for electric shocks ('He got zapped'), quickly cooking food in a microwave ('I zapped my lunch'), or removing/eliminating something ('The antivirus zapped the virus'). Can also mean to change something quickly, such as TV channels ('He zapped through the channels'). Not used in formal writing.
Example Sentences
He accidentally zapped himself with a broken wire.
basic
The microwave zapped my food in two minutes.
basic
The video game hero zapped the alien.
basic
My phone battery was completely zapped by the end of the day.
natural
The antivirus quickly zapped the virus before it spread.
natural
He changed the channels so fast, he basically zapped through the whole TV guide.
natural