noun
zapping
ZA-pihng
Zapping (noun) means the act of hitting, destroying, or heating something quickly, as by an electric shock or a microwave. Example: “A few seconds of zapping in the microwave and the soup was hot again.”
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The act of hitting, destroying, or heating something quickly, as by an electric shock or a microwave.
"A few seconds of zapping in the microwave and the soup was hot again."
How to use zapping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe noun form of "zap" — the action of zapping something.
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Rhymes for zapping
mapping
rapping
tapping
lapping
yapping
napping
flapping
wrapping
trapping
slapping
clapping
snapping
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Frequently asked questions
What does “zapping” mean?
The word “zapping” means the act of hitting, destroying, or heating something quickly, as by an electric shock or a microwave. In plain terms, the noun form of "zap" — the action of zapping something.
How do you pronounce “zapping”?
“Zapping” is pronounced ZA-pihng (/ˈzæpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “zapping” in a sentence?
Here is “zapping” used in a sentence: “A few seconds of zapping in the microwave and the soup was hot again.”
What part of speech is “zapping”?
“Zapping” is a noun.
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