zipper
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Meaning · English
A scar on a person's body.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I also competed in track and field at Idaho, and it's all because of putting the shot that I've got my long scar, my zipper, down the back of my neck.
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 “zipper” mean?
A scar on a person's body.
Is “zipper” formal or informal?
zipper is generally slang.