v., n., & int. sl.
--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.