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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'.

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C2 · Proficiency
Frequency
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