Definition of ZIPPO

zippo

Noun

  • a quantity of no importance
  • Zero. Typically used for emphasis, as when the listener might expect a positive quantity.

Adj

  • Zero; none whatsoever.

Verb

  • To light on fire.

Examples

  • We got 200 consoles and we sold 200 consoles and 200 minus 200 is ZIPPO, so I can't sell you anything right now.

Origin / Etymology

From zip + -o.

Synonyms

aught, cipher, cypher, goose egg, nada, naught, nil, nix, nothing, null, zero, zilch, zip

Scrabble Score: 18

zippo: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
zippo: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
zippo: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

zippo: valid Words With Friends Word