Topic: CLOTHES AND FASHION
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Sense: 1,2
| Date: | 1800-1900 |
| Origin: | From the sound of something moving very quickly. |
| Date: | 1900-2000 |
| Origin: | zip code |
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1 [countable] British EnglishDC two lines of small metal or plastic pieces that slide together to fasten a piece of clothing [= zipper American English] The zip on my skirt had broken.
The zip on my skirt had broken.2 [uncountable] informal speed, energy, or excitement : This car goes with a bit more zip than my last one. A spoonful of mustard will give the dish some zip.
This car goes with a bit more zip than my last one.A spoonful of mustard will give the dish some zip.3 [singular] American English informal nothing at all or zero : We beat them 10 to zip. 'How much money do you have left?' 'Zip!'
We beat them 10 to zip.'How much money do you have left?' 'Zip!'
