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Meaning of zipping
The primary meaning of the word "zipping" is to move quickly or with a hissing sound.
Etymology of zipping
The word "zipping" originates from the verb "zip", which is an onomatopoeic word that imitates the sound of something moving quickly and smoothly.
The term "zip" has its roots in the mid-19th century, when it was used to describe the sound of a bullet or a projectile flying through the air.
Over time, the meaning of "zip" expanded to include the idea of moving quickly or with a sharp, hissing sound, which is reflected in the present participle "zipping".
Synonyms
moving quickly
rushing
speeding
hurrying
dashing
darting
flashing
flying
whizzing
zooming
soaring
sprinting
racing
bolting
careening
tearing
blasting
shooting
launching
propelling
projecting
thrusting
surging
bursting
exploding
accelerating
brisk
swift
rapid
quick
fast
speedy
fleet
hasty
prompt
swift
expeditious
instantaneous
immediate
hurried
headlong
precipitate
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "zipping" as the present participle of the verb "zip", which means to move quickly and easily, often with a hissing or humming sound.
- It can also refer to the act of closing or opening something, such as a zipper, with a quick, sharp motion.
- In a broader sense, "zipping" can describe something that is happening or done quickly and efficiently.
Usage Examples
- The car was zipping down the highway, weaving in and out of traffic.
- She was zipping up her jacket to stay warm in the cold weather.
- The ball was zipping through the air, heading straight for the catcher's mitt.
- The new software is zipping through the calculations, providing results in record time.