DictionaryzipQuick movement
verb

zip

Move very quickly.

Small fish zip through the clear water near the dock.

Etymology

Zip is an expressive word for quick motion, associated with a brief sharp sound. The verb describes rapid movement with little delay.

More examples

  • A motorcycle zipped past us on the highway.
  • She zips upstairs to grab her keys.
  • The kids are zipping around the playground.

Forms

zip · zips · zipped · zipping

Similar words

dart
Suggests a sudden, short movement, often with a quick turn.
zoom
Often suggests fast, continuous movement, especially by a vehicle.