Dictionary definition · zap
noun
- a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact"they gave it another zap of radiation"
verb
- strike suddenly and with force"This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes"
- kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting"in this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens"
- strike at with firepower or bombs"zap the enemy"
- cook or heat in a microwave oven"You can microwave the leftovers"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).