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zz

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. zigzag.


ZZ 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. zigzag approach.


Zz. 3 American  
Or zz.

abbreviation

  1. ginger.


Etymology

Origin of Zz.

From the Latin word zingiber

Example Sentences

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In case there’s not, Chris says he’s been reconsidering his longstanding opposition to licensing the Crowes’ music to advertisers — part of a larger anti-corporate streak that famously got the band bounced from an opening gig on a ZZ Top tour in 1991 after the singer repeatedly mocked the headliners’ sponsorship by Miller beer.

From Los Angeles Times

While Robertson said the music at Hill’s funeral came from a church choir and "Sharp Dressed Man" was not played at the wake, he maintained to his sons Al and Jase "When I pass on, it'll be up to you two – I wouldn't mind it if you throw on a little ZZ Top in there," he said.

From Fox News

"Make a note, when I’m gone – put ZZ Top in there. I mean, I just it's a connection there."

From Fox News

Phil Robertson is revealing what he said while delivering the eulogy at the funeral of ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill, who died last month at the age of 72.

From Fox News

Elsewhere in the conversation, Jase and Al issued their own reflection on the legacy of "Duck Dynasty" as it relates to ZZ Top.

From Fox News