z car

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Meaning · English

An official government car, especially a Comcar.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Examples

It was hot, which did nothing for the collective irritability, until Senator Chaney turned up and suggested we use his chauffeur-driven Z car — blissfully air-conditioned.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “z car” mean?

An official government car, especially a Comcar.

Is “z car” formal or informal?

z car is generally slang.