zapper

Couch potato's wand

A zapper is a device that zaps—delivers a sudden jolt of electricity or energy.

Bug zappers electrocute insects attracted to their light.

TV zappers are remote controls, from the act of zapping through channels.

In video games, light guns that "shoot" at screens are sometimes called zappers.

Hand me the zapper, I want to change the channel.

shock

jolt

Abrupt forceful shake

static · stun · taser · prank · gag · novelty · handshake · buzzer · surprise · voltage

remote

television

Broadcast viewing device

channel · volume · mute · couch · surfing · infrared · universal · batteries · handheld · programmable

bug

mosquito

Blood-feeding flying pest

  • flyTwo-winged buzzing insect
  • pestHarmful creature or nag
  • bugCrawling creature or defect

gnat · midge · beetle · roach · moth · ant · swatter · electric · racket · ultraviolet

eliminate

destroy

Cause complete ruin

wipeout · neutralize · vaporize · laser · ray-gun · blaster · arcade · shooter · target · enemy

Categories
Opposites
method of pest control

zapperswatter

Pest-killing paddle

flyswatter · fly swatter · glue trap · repellent · bare hands

effect on target

zapperattractant

Agent that draws toward

lure · feeder · bird feeder · protector · shelter

channel changing behavior

zapperbinge-watcher

One who streams continuously

couch potato

Phrases
Family

zapped, zapping, zappers, bug zapper

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G