zip Synonyms
Another word for zip
• noun (Context 1)
A fastening device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them; a zipper.
"The zipper on my winter jacket got stuck halfway up."
• verb (Context 2)
To fasten or unfasten a garment, bag, or other item with a zipper.
"Please zip up your sleeping bag all the way up to stay warm tonight."
• verb (Context 3)
To move or proceed at high speed.
"The cyclist zipped past the slow-moving traffic on the avenue."
• verb (Context 4)
To compress a digital file or folder so that it requires less storage space and can be transferred more quickly.
"Be sure to compress the project folder before attaching it to the email."
• noun (Context 5)
Nothing at all; zero or nil (used in informal contexts).
"The home team lost the championship match three to zero."
• noun (Context 6)
Lively energy, vigor, or enthusiasm.
"After a full night of rest, she walked with extra pep in her step."
• noun (Context 7)
A short, sharp whistling or buzzing sound made by an object moving rapidly through the air or by tearing fabric.
"We heard the sudden whiz of a tennis ball flying past the net."
Opposites of zip
The opposite of zip shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: