noun
Uncommon
za
zah
Za (noun) means slang for pizza. Example: “We ordered a large za for the game tonight.”
noun
1
Slang for pizza.
"They call me the Za-Lord."
— Jim Butcher, Turn Coat (2010)
"We ordered a large za for the game tonight."
interjection
1
An exclamation of surprise or confusion.
""Really, the best evidence that Liam was under mind control is that everyone here is still alive." "Za?""
— Dan Shive, El Goonish Shive (webcomic) (2022)
""Za? What are you talking about?" she said, baffled."
How to use za
Learner’s notes
When to use it
Very casual slang, mostly used jokingly.
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Word forms
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Etymology
A clipped, informal shortening of "pizza."
Frequently asked questions
What does “za” mean?
The word “za” means slang for pizza.
How do you pronounce “za”?
“Za” is pronounced zah (/zɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “za” in a sentence?
Here is “za” used in a sentence: “We ordered a large za for the game tonight.”
What part of speech is “za”?
Depending on how it is used, “za” can be a noun and an interjection.
Is “za” a common word?
“Za” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “za” have?
“Za” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: slang for pizza.
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