zap (zăp), v. t. 1. to shoot, destroy, or inactivate; my TV set was zapped by lightning.[PJC]
2. to bomb with an atomic bomb.Syn. -- nuke, atomize.[WordNet 1.5]
3. to cook or heat in a microwave oven.Syn. -- microwave, micro-cook, nuke.[WordNet 1.5]
4. to subject to radiation, a laser beam, a strong electric current, or other potentially destructive treatment.[PJC]
5. to skip over (e. g. a commercial or dull interval in a television program) by using the fast-forward button on a VCR remove control.[PJC]
6. to add interest, color, or attractiveness to; to liven; -- usually used with up. [RHUD][PJC]