1 A2 informal
To pull a zipper downward to open a piece of clothing or bag
"He zipperd down his hoodie and threw it over the chair."
separable
zipper down
A2 informal separable transitive
To open a zipper by pulling it downward — the American English equivalent of 'zip down'
In plain English
To pull the zipper open going down
What does "zipper down" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To move the zipper tab downward, opening the fastening
Actually means
To pull the zipper open going down
Usage tip
Primarily American English. Uses 'zipper' as a verb, which is more common in the US than in British English. Casual, everyday register.
Words that pair with "zipper down"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
jacket hoodie bag dress coat backpack
How to conjugate "zipper down"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
zipper down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
zippers down
he/she/it
Past simple
zippered down
yesterday
Past participle
zippered down
have + pp
-ing form
zippering down
continuous
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