zetz

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Meaning · English

A punch; a blow.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

[…] when suddenly I felt a zetz in the ribs and a whisper in my ear.

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 “zetz” mean?

A punch; a blow.

Is “zetz” formal or informal?

zetz is generally slang.