Zap Very Common

a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact

"they gave it another zap of radiation"

A sound made by a sudden release of electricity or some similar energy.

"A sharp zap echoed through the room as I touched the metal door handle after walking across the carpet on a dry day."

strike suddenly and with force

"This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes"

kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting

"in this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens"

strike at with firepower or bombs

"zap the enemy"

cook or heat in a microwave oven

"You can microwave the leftovers"

To make a zap sound.

"The old television gave off a sharp crackle and then emitted a loud zap before finally shutting down."

Representing the sound or action of a zap.

"The electric eel let out a sharp crackle before it zapped its prey, stunning it instantly in the murky water."

A city and town in North Dakota.

"While driving through North Dakota, we decided to stop for lunch in Zap before continuing our journey west."