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.