zip (z p)n. 1. A brief sharp hissing sound. 2. Energy; vim. 3. A zipper. 4. Slang Nothing; nil; zero: received zip for money after doing the job for them. v. zipped, zip·ping, zips v.intr. 1. a. To move with a sharp hissing sound. b. To move or act with a speed that suggests such a sound: The cars zipped by endlessly. 2. To act or proceed swiftly and energetically: zipped through her homework. 3. To become fastened or unfastened by a zipper. v.tr. 1. To give speed and force to. 2. To impart life or zest to. 3. To fasten or unfasten with a zipper. [Imitative.] |
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