Word
zak
Phoneticszak
/ˈzæk/
Definition
n. a slang word for a very small amount of something, or sometimes used to mean nothing at all. It is mostly used in South African English.
n. a negligible amount or nothing at all. Primarily used in South African English slang, often in negative constructions to emphasize a lack of resources or results.
Examples
“I looked in my wallet and I have absolutely zak.”
“After working all weekend on the car, he still had zak to show for his efforts because the engine wouldn't start.”
“Despite the high expectations for the merger, the junior partners received zak in the final settlement, leaving them with no choice but to resign.”
Examples
simple
“I looked in my wallet and I have absolutely zak.”
contextual
“After working all weekend on the car, he still had zak to show for his efforts because the engine wouldn't start.”
complex
“Despite the high expectations for the merger, the junior partners received zak in the final settlement, leaving them with no choice but to resign.”
Usage
Typically functions as a synonym for 'nothing' or 'nil' in informal speech.