—v. (zapped, zapping)
1 tr. a kill or destroy; deal a sudden blow to. b hit forcibly (zapped the ball over the net).
2 intr. & tr. move quickly and vigorously.
3 tr. overwhelm emotionally.
4 tr. Computing erase or change (an item in a program).
5 intr. (foll. by through) fast-wind a videotape to skip a section.
—n.
1 energy, vigour.
2 a strong emotional effect.
—int. expressing the sound or impact of a bullet, ray gun, etc., or any sudden event.
Etymology: imit.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.