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.