Zap
/zæp/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:15 pts3 letters
Definition of Zap
noun
verb
- To make a zap sound.
- To use a remote control to repeatedly change channels on a television.
- To strike (something or someone) with electricity or energy, as by shooting.
"They spent the whole movie zapping bad guys into oblivion."
- To kill; to eliminate.
- To damage (especially electronics) with electrostatic discharge.
"I think they zapped the processor."
interjection
- Representing the sound or action of a zap.
"Then the computer went zap and I lost all my work."
Anagrams of Zap
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Zap"
Zap is a 3-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Zap" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "zap" is a medium-scoring word. It contains the letter Z, which is worth 10 points.