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