zap

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transitive verb zapped, zapping

to move, strike, stun, smash, kill, defeat, etc. suddenly and with great speed and force
to use a remote control to avoid (a TV commercial or program segment), as by changing channels or skipping ahead on a tape, disc, etc.
to cook or heat in a microwave oven

intransitive verb

to move, strike, smash, kill, control, as suddenly and with great speed and force
to use a TV remote control, as to change channels or to skip ahead on a tape, disc, etc.: he zapped through all the stations

noun

Slang energy, verve, pep, zip, etc.

interjection

used to signify sudden, swift action or change

See zap in American Heritage Dictionary 4