zapper

noun

zap·​per ˈza-pər How to pronounce zapper (audio)
: one that zaps: such as
a
: an electronic device designed to attract and kill insects
b
: a person who habitually changes channels (as to avoid commercials)
c
: a remote control device used for zapping

Examples of zapper in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zapper was in 1969

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“Zapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zapper. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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