adjective

unzipped

Unzipped (adjective) means not fastened with a zip. Example: “He walked out with his coat unzipped in the cold.”

adjective

Not fastened with a zip.

"He walked out with his coat unzipped in the cold."

Of a computer file, not compressed, or already decompressed.

"The unzipped folder took up far more space on the drive."

How to use unzipped

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something whose zip is undone, or a computer file that has been decompressed (or was never compressed).

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Etymology

From unzip + -ed.

Rhymes for unzipped

dipped ripped zipped slipped chipped clipped gripped shipped equipped stripped

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unzipped” mean?

The word “unzipped” means not fastened with a zip. In plain terms, describes something whose zip is undone, or a computer file that has been decompressed (or was never compressed).

How do you use “unzipped” in a sentence?

Here is “unzipped” used in a sentence: “He walked out with his coat unzipped in the cold.”

What part of speech is “unzipped”?

“Unzipped” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “unzipped” have?

“Unzipped” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not fastened with a zip.