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zippo.

Zero; none whatsoever.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈzɪpəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈzɪpoʊ/US
  1. Zero; none whatsoever.

    not-comparable · slang
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English zip Latin ō Old French ohbor. Middle English o English O ▲ Middle English o English oh English -o English zippo From zip + -o.

noun/ˈzɪpəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈzɪpoʊ/US
  1. Zero. Typically used for emphasis, as when the listener might expect a positive quantity.

    emphatic · informal · not-comparable
    We got 200 consoles and we sold 200 consoles and 200 minus 200 is ZIPPO, so I can't sell you anything right now.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English zip Latin ō Old French ohbor. Middle English o English O ▲ Middle English o English oh English -o English zippo From zip + -o.

verb/ˈzɪpəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈzɪpoʊ/US
  1. To light on fire.

    slang · transitive
Where this word comes from

Popular slang among American soldiers in the Vietnam War; from the Zippo brand of lighter.

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