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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

zapper

/zæpər/ noun · British & US
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What does zapper mean?

noun

A device that emits a high-voltage electrical discharge, typically used for killing insects or other small animals. A person or thing that zaps something, especially with a sudden or powerful effect.

Example

"The fly swatter was a zapper in the hands of the quick-witted grandmother."

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