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zipper

zip·per
Z z

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [zip-er]
    • /ˈzɪp ər/
    • /ˈzɪp.ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zip-er]
    • /ˈzɪp ər/

Definitions of zipper word

  • noun zipper Also called slide fastener. a device used for fastening clothing, valises, etc., consisting of two toothed tracks or spiral metal or plastic coils, each bordering one of two edges to be joined, and a piece that either interlocks or separates them when pulled. 1
  • noun zipper a person or thing that zips. 1
  • noun zipper a rubber and fabric boot or overshoe fastened up the leg by a zipper. 1
  • noun zipper a large illuminated display of news bulletins or advertisements that rapidly and continously flash by on an upper part of a building. 1
  • noun zipper A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them, used to fasten garments, bags, and other items. 1
  • noun zipper type of fastener 1

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Origin of zipper

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25, Americanism; formerly a trademark; see zip1, -er1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Zipper

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

zipper popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for zipper

noun zipper

  • fastening — something that fastens, as a lock or clasp.
  • connection — A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups.
  • connexion — the act or state of connecting.
  • link — a torch, especially of tow and pitch.
  • attachment — If you have an attachment to someone or something, you are fond of them or loyal to them.

adjective zipper

  • value — relative worth, merit, or importance: the value of a college education; the value of a queen in chess.
  • frivolous — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
  • immaterial — of no essential consequence; unimportant.
  • inconsequential — of little or no importance; insignificant; trivial.
  • insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.

Antonyms for zipper

noun zipper

  • break — When an object breaks or when you break it, it suddenly separates into two or more pieces, often because it has been hit or dropped.
  • divorce — a divorced man.
  • loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
  • win — to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.

adjective zipper

  • consequential — Consequential means the same as consequent.
  • important — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • meaningful — full of meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeful; significant: a meaningful wink; a meaningful choice.
  • necessary — being essential, indispensable, or requisite: a necessary part of the motor.
  • relevant — bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent: a relevant remark.

Top questions with zipper

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