zip

noun
UK: /zɪp/
US: /zɪp/

  1. A fastener used to join two edges of cloth or other flexible material.

    1. My zip on my jacket is broken so I'm cold. [ ] [ ]
    2. The designer used an unusual zip on the back of the evening gown. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

speed energy hurry dash
zip verb

  1. To fasten something with a zip.

    1. Please zip up your coat, it's cold outside today. [ ] [ ]
    2. She zipped her backpack closed before heading to the bus stop. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move very quickly.

    1. The car can really zip along the highway, really fast. [ ] [ ]
    2. The race car zipped around the track at incredible speed during the competition. [ ] [ ]
zip adjective

  1. Full of energy; brisk and lively.

    1. He is a zip young man, and makes people laugh. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her zip personality always makes team meetings more engaging and interesting. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "zip" is /zɪp/ in British English and /zɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "zip": speed, energy, hurry, dash.

Example usage of "zip": "My zip on my jacket is broken so I'm cold.". More examples on the page.