Word
zac
Definition
n. a very small amount of something, usually money. You use this word when you want to say that something is worth almost nothing.
n. a negligible or insignificant amount, typically referring to a small sum of money. Often used in negative constructions to emphasise worthlessness.
Examples
“I don't have a zac left in my pocket.”
“After paying his rent and bills, he realized he didn't have a zac to spend on dinner.”
“The inheritance was so heavily taxed that the remaining heirs were left with barely a zac to their names, despite the original estate's perceived value.”
Examples
simple
“I don't have a zac left in my pocket.”
contextual
“After paying his rent and bills, he realized he didn't have a zac to spend on dinner.”
complex
“The inheritance was so heavily taxed that the remaining heirs were left with barely a zac to their names, despite the original estate's perceived value.”
Usage
Primarily found in Australian and New Zealand English; often used in the phrase 'not a zac'.