zipper down

A2 informal separable transitive

In simple words

To pull the zipper open going down

Literal meaning: To move the zipper tab downward, opening the fastening

Meanings

1 A2 informal

uncommon

To pull a zipper downward to open a piece of clothing or bag

"He zipperd down his hoodie and threw it over the chair."

Grammar: separable

Usage notes

Primarily American English. Uses 'zipper' as a verb, which is more common in the US than in British English. Casual, everyday register.

jacket hoodie bag dress coat backpack

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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