noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A particular univalve mollusc once used as currency.
2. 2
   A non-conscious person analogous to a zombie, but capable of interrogating and discussing its own internal states.
3. 3
   A Zimbabwean, usually a white person who grew up after 1980. slang

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Portuguese zimbo.

Etymology 2

From zombie, by switching vowels. Coined by philosopher Daniel Dennett.

Etymology 3

From Zimbabwean + -o.

Related phrases

p zombie

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