zip
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Zero; nothing.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I know zip about economics.
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 “zip” mean?
Zero; nothing.
Is “zip” formal or informal?
zip is generally slang.