zapping
intermediateB1/ˈzæpɪŋ/ · zap-ping
To quickly switch channels on a television or radio.
Meanings
To quickly switch channels on a television or radio.
ٹیلی ویژن یا ریڈیو پر چینلز کو تیزی سے تبدیل کرنا۔
چینل تبدیل کرنا
channel tabdeel karna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- zapping through channels
- quick zapping
- zapping remote
Example Sentences
He spent the evening zapping through channels.
اس نے شام چینلز کے درمیان زپنگ کرتے ہوئے گزاری۔
Us ne shaam channels ke darmiyan zapping karte hue guzari.
Zapping between different shows can be tiring.
مختلف شوز کے درمیان زپنگ کرنا تھکا دینے والا ہو سکتا ہے۔
Mukhtalif shows ke darmiyan zapping karna thaka dene wala ho sakta hai.
I was zapping to find something interesting to watch.
میں کچھ دلچسپ دیکھنے کے لئے زپنگ کر رہا تھا۔
Main kuch dilchasp dekhne ke liye zapping kar raha tha.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'zapping' as zapping like electricity between channels.
Picture a TV remote rapidly switching between channels.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "zap" — to hit suddenly or to electrify
First known use: 1960s
The word 'zap' originated in mid-20th century slang, often associated with quick actions or electronic impacts. The gerund 'zapping' denotes the action of doing so.