Definition of Zip

1. Noun. A quantity of no importance. "I didn't hear zilch about it"

Exact synonyms: Aught, Cipher, Cypher, Goose Egg, Nada, Naught, Nil, Nix, Nothing, Null, Zero, Zilch, Zippo
Generic synonyms: Relative Quantity
Specialized synonyms: Nihil, Bugger All, Fanny Adams, Fuck All, Sweet Fanny Adams
Derivative terms: Zero

2. Verb. Close with a zipper. "Zip up your jacket--it's cold"
Exact synonyms: Zip Up, Zipper
Generic synonyms: Fasten, Fix, Secure
Derivative terms: Zipper, Zipper
Antonyms: Unzip

3. Noun. A code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail.
Exact synonyms: Postal Code, Postcode, Zip Code
Generic synonyms: Code
Group relationships: Address, Destination, Name And Address

4. Verb. Move very fast. "These cars won't zip "; "The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed"
Exact synonyms: Hurry, Speed, Travel Rapidly
Generic synonyms: Go, Locomote, Move, Travel
Specialized synonyms: Dart, Fleet, Flit, Flutter, Run, Whizz, Whizz Along, Zoom, Zoom Along
Derivative terms: Hurry, Hurrying, Speed, Speed, Speed
Also: Speed Up

5. Noun. Forceful exertion. "He's full of zip"
Exact synonyms: Energy, Vigor, Vigour
Generic synonyms: Force, Forcefulness, Strength
Specialized synonyms: Athleticism, Strenuosity
Derivative terms: Energetic, Energize, Energize, Vigorous, Vigorous, Zippy

6. Noun. A fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab.
Exact synonyms: Slide Fastener, Zip Fastener, Zipper
Group relationships: Cardigan, Dress, Frock, Skirt, Pant, Trouser
Generic synonyms: Fastener, Fastening, Fixing, Holdfast
Derivative terms: Zipper

Definition of Zip

1. n. A hissing or sibilant sound such as that made by a flying bullet.

2. v. i. To make, or move with, such a sound.

3. n. A hissing or sibilant sound such as that made by a flying bullet.

4. v. i. To make, or move with, such a sound.

Definition of Zip

1. Acronym. '''Z'''one '''I'''mprovement '''P'''lan ''(see ZIP code)'' ¹

2. Noun. A common file format for data compression ¹

3. Noun. The high-pitched sound of a small object moving rapidly through air. ¹

4. Noun. Energy; vigor; vim ¹

5. Noun. (British NZ) A zip fastener. ¹

6. Noun. Zero; nothing ¹

7. Interjection. The high-pitched sound of a small object moving rapidly through air. ¹

8. Verb. (transitive) To close with a zip fastener. ¹

9. Verb. (transitive figuratively) To close as if with a zip fastener. ¹

10. Verb. (transitive computing) To compress (one or more computer files) into a single and often smaller file, especially one in the ZIP format. ¹

11. Verb. (intransitive) (''followed by a preposition'') To move rapidly (in a specified direction or to a specified place) with a high-pitched sound. ¹

12. Verb. (intransitive colloquial) (''followed by a preposition'') To move in haste (in a specified direction or to a specified place). ¹

13. Verb. (transitive) To make (something) move quickly ¹

14. Noun. (American English) Shortened form of ZIP code, the US postal code. ¹

15. Noun. (American English) Any postal code, for any country. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Zip

1. to move with speed and vigor [v ZIPPED, ZIPPING, ZIPS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zip

zinkifying
zinking
zinky
zinnia
zinnias
zinnwaldite
zinnwaldites
zino
zinos
zinostatin
zins
zinsang
zinsser
zinterol
zinziberaceous
zip (current term)
zip-
zip-a-dee-doo-dah
zip-fastener
zip-front
zip-up
zip-wire
zip-wires
zip by
zip code
zip down
zip fastener
zip fasteners
zip file
zip files

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