zippo UK /ˈzɪpəʊ/US /ˈzɪpoʊ/adjective 1noun 1verb 1forms 3 adjective1 •(slang) Zero; none whatsoever.“The whole situation is magnificent news, especially when the problem has been zippo investment by large corporations in Africa,” says Robert H. Bates[…]. — 2007 noun1 •(informal) Zero. Typically used for emphasis, as when the listener might expect a positive quantity.We got 200 consoles and we sold 200 consoles and 200 minus 200 is ZIPPO, so I can't sell you anything right now. verb1 •(slang) To light on fire.I didn't want to burn 'em out, but that's policy. So we zippoed their hooch. — 1987 formszippoed · zippoing · zippos
Zippo noun2 •A reusable lighter. •(slang) A boat, tank, etc. equipped with flamethrowers. formsZippos