Z
/zɛd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Z's · Zs
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A member of Generation Z.
Noun
Examples
Take that a step further for Millennials and Zs by crafting an e-mail subject header that does the same but with even fewer characters; […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Z-drug.
NounRegister: slang
Examples
I can sell bricks, I don't need to rap
Buj so peng it makes the fiends collapse
Cook that coca into crack
I was selling Zs while you was in your bed
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Z” mean?
A member of Generation Z.
Is “Z” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.