Slang/XYZ
Slang words beginning with X-Z. Select a slang term for more details.xerox
to photocopy something
Xmas
an abbreviation of "Christmas"
XYZ
"code" said to alert someone that their zipper, or fly, is open
yahoo (1)
interjection expressing joy or excitement
yahoo (2)
a rude, loud, aggressive person
yakka
work, physical labour
yakuza
a Japanese criminal organisation, or a member of such an organisation
yank
to quickly pull something (v.) | a quick pull (n.)
Yankee | Yank
an American, a person from the United States of America
yap | yak | yack
to talk for too long and not say anything important or interesting
yawn
a dull, boring event or situation
yeah
yes
yellow
cowardly, not brave
yes-man
a person who always agrees with their employer
yid | Yid
an offensive, derogatory word meaning a Jewish person
Yikes!
interjection expressing surprise or shock
yips
(in phrase the yips) nervous tension that causes mistakes
Yo!
a greeting, like "Hey!"
yo-yo
a stupid or crazy person
yob | yobbo
an aggressive, impolite, crude person
yokel
a simple, poorly-educated person from the countryside
yonks
a very long time, ages
You bet! | You betcha!
yes (as in a strong positive response to a suggestion or an offer)
Yuck!
an expression of disgust
yucky
bad-tasting, not delicious
yummy
delicious
yuppie
a young professional with a high-paying job and an expensive lifestyle
zap (1)
to destroy, to obliterate
zap (2)
to use a laser, a taser, or to electrocute someone
zap (3)
to control an appliance like a TV with a hand-held device
zero
a worthless person, someone who's done nothing worthwhile in life
zilch
nothing, none, no
zine
a cheaply produced magazine, usually related to music or the arts
zing
energy, liveliness
zinger
a striking comment, an amusing remark
zip (1)
energy, vitality
zip (2)
nothing, zero
zit
pimple
zonk
to hit or punch someone
zonked | zonked out (1)
under the influence of drugs or alcohol
zonked | zonked out (2)
exhausted, very tired
Zs
sleep