Zip

/zɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a fastener made of two strips of material with interlocking projections, secured by a sliding mechanism

She pulled up the zip on her bag to keep her belongings safe.

the sound made by something moving quickly

I heard the zip of the arrow as it flew through the air.

verb

to fasten or close with a zipper

Please zip up your jacket before going outside.

to move quickly or suddenly

The car zipped past us on the highway.

adjective

full of energy and enthusiasm

The zip in her step showed how excited she was for the day.

Originally a trademark for the fastening device introduced in the early 20th century.

zip it

To stop talking or be quiet.

zip along

To move quickly.

zip code

A postal code in the United States.

zip up

To close something with a zipper.

zipper

A fastening device consisting of two flexible strips of fabric with interlocking metal or plastic teeth.

zippy

Full of energy or enthusiasm.

zipline

A cable or wire that a person can slide along from a higher to a lower point.

To have no belongings or resources.

After the expenses, I'm left with zip.

To be excited or full of energy.

That party had so much zip, everyone was dancing!