A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ZAP

Tue, 13 Aug '24
Heat in the microwave
Sun, 7 Jul '24
Sci-fi comics sound
Thu, 21 Mar '24
Jolt of electricity
Thu, 15 Jun '23
Comic book sound effect
Sun, 14 May '23
Ray gun sound
Fri, 16 Dec '22
Sound that might follow a buzz
Wed, 4 May '22
Quickly microwave
Wed, 16 Mar '22
Lightning strike
Thu, 23 Dec '21
Shock, in a way
Wed, 12 May '21
Sound of a lightning bolt
Sun, 9 May '21
Vaporize, say
Wed, 5 May '21
Word accompanying a lightning bolt