zap out

Interrupt or delete unwanted parts of a television program or video, as in We've taped the show and now we can zap out all the commercials. [c. 1980]

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weal
well-being, prosperity, or happiness.
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a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
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