zz

¹

abbreviation for

1. zigzag.

ZZ

²

abbreviation for

1. zigzag approach.

Zz.

³

or zz.

abbreviation for

1. ginger.

Word History and Origins

Origin of zz¹

From the Latin word zingiber

Example Sentences

The band Swamp Cabbage is a blues-rock act fronted by singer/guitarist Walter Parks that sound a bit like ZZ Top.

From The Daily Beast

He is not only a good sport, he is a good, kindhearted man, and he once sat in on drums with ZZ Top.

From The Daily Beast

Two appear initially mm, as in mma 'horse,' and zz, as in zzuru 'to leave.'

From Project Gutenberg

If impossible to verify or supply a source of reference, indicate "zz."

From Project Gutenberg

Z-z-zr-zr-zr-zz-zz—What in the name of all blazes was happening to him?

From Project Gutenberg