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Z Z's
n.
(pronounced "zeds"). To sleep, for example "I've been up all night
I need to catch some Z's"
UK (NW)
zebbled
n.
Lack of foreskin. Term of abuse used in boys changing rooms as
offensive term of address directed towards those in circumcised minority.
UK (NW)
zef
n.
Lower class individual. To say about someone He's dressed like
a zef!" was considered really rude.".
circa.
1970's
S. Africa
zero-hero
adj.
the "designated driver". Someone who doesn't drink alcohol at
a social gathering etc so that those who do drink can drive home in safety.
UK (NW)
zilch
n.
nothing, zero, empty
US
zinc
n.
Not remotely trendy and something to be avoided. e.g. If someone
had their hair cut and the fringe was cut extremely straight, and normally short.. then that would
be a 'zinc'
UK
zit
n.
pimple, spot, any skin blemish
f.
Geoff Hughes remarks, that it's interesting to note that before
the 1980's it was unheard of in the UK. However, around that time an English comedian named Jasper
Carrott visited America and returned with the word as part of his act. Following a good deal of
initial amusement among school-kids the word has become standard slang in the UK.
USA
zoinks
ex.
Exclamation of surprise. Popularised in Scooby-Doo by Shaggy
using it constantly - "Zoinks Scoob!" - received a new lease of life when the film starring
Sarah Michelle Geller was released. (ed: SMG was nice, but wasn't Velma totally sexy? Wow -
I was impresed!)
circa.
1980's - current
zonked (... out)
adj.
Worn out, tired, exhausted For example, "Any chance we can
rest? I can't go any further, I'm totally zonked.
c.f.
knackered, fucked, buggered up, shagged
US, UK
zoftig
n.
Pleasantly plump in a womanly sense.
circa.
current
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