zimbo

noun — 3 senses

Zimbo

nounalso spelled Zimbo

Etymology From Zimbabwean + -o.

1

Slang A Zimbabwean, usually a white person who grew up after 1980.

Related terms
Rhodie

zimbo

noun

Etymology Borrowed from Portuguese zimbo.

1

A particular univalve mollusc once used as currency.

zimbo

noun

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

1

Human sciences, Philosophy, Sciences A non-conscious person analogous to a zombie, but capable of interrogating and discussing its own internal states.

Related terms
p-zombie

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