1. remote controls for televisions or other electronic devices
Usage: informal
2. devices that kill insects using electricity
Usage: informal

Examples

• We have three TV zappers in the living room but can never find one when we need it.
• The kids are always fighting over who gets to hold the zapper.
• My dad bought two bug zappers for the patio to keep mosquitoes away.
• The zappers make a loud buzzing sound when they catch flies.
• She pointed the zapper at the TV to change the channel.
• The restaurant installed several zappers to control the fly problem.