Zippo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈzɪpəʊ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Zippo is an adjective meaning (informal, emphatic) Zero. Typically used for emphasis, as when the listener might expect a positive quantity.
Meaning
(informal, emphatic) Zero. Typically used for emphasis, as when the listener might expect a positive quantity.
More Meanings
- (slang) Zero; none whatsoever.
- (slang, transitive) To light on fire.
Example Sentences
I didn't want to burn 'em out, but that's policy. So we zippoed their hooch.
The youth climbed off, Zippoed a wick in a glass bottle and walked towards Jake's flat.
Once the last villagers had left Ben Suc, the buildings were doused with petrol and zippoed.
We got 200 consoles and we sold 200 consoles and 200 minus 200 is ZIPPO, so I can't sell you anything right now.
Word Forms
- zippos
- zippoing
- zippoed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nada, none, pimpy, two-bit, mick, pony.
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