zot
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Meaning · English
To zap, kill, or destroy.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I reached for the handle and it zotted me — an electric shock to the elbow.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “zot” mean?
To zap, kill, or destroy.
Is “zot” formal or informal?
zot is generally slang.