Zip Definition & Meaning
zip
- noun
- a quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing I had ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had done"; "we racked up a pathetic goose egg"; "it was all for naught"; "I didn't hear zilch about it"
- a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail
- forceful exertion; "he plays tennis with great energy"; "he's full of zip"
- a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab
- verb
- close with a zipper; "Zip up your jacket--it's cold"
- move very fast; "The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed"
"Zip" in song lyrics
See how zip is used in real songs:
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"My zipper went zip"
Akinyele f/ Christine McLean, Jessie Nunes — Take a Lick -
"Don't go in the house till you move a zip"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ San Quinn — A Yo -
"Man, I wish I had never learned to bag a zip"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Soul of a Coke Dealer
Words that rhyme with zip
Usage tips for "zip"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "zip" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for zip to find words that pair well.