Zack
The colloquial term for a sixpence (now five cent piece) and they bring back many pleasant childhood memories - we would sometimes find a zack in the plum pud at Christmas... and a zack was the reward for returning an empty soft drink bottle to the corner shop. Of course, a five cent piece today is worth stuff-all.
Zambuck
The Zambucks also bring childhood memories flooding back. 'Zambuck' was the slang term for a St John's Ambulance officer - the name came from an ointment called Zambuck that came in a black and white container, not unlike the snazzy uniforms worn by the Ambos. I used to dream of being a Zambuck, running onto football fields and treating injured players. The dream never became a reality of course because I was never good at running onto football fields and I am prone to fainting at the sight of injuries (note: fainting while sleeping/dreaming has no ill effects).
Zebra Crossing
A very efficient means of allowing people, particularly the young and the elderly, to cross roads - even so, always remember to look left, look right and look left again! Zebra crossings played a part in an unpleasant recurring dream of my childhood. Every Friday at Nambour Primary they had sports afternoon, which entailed changing from school uniform into sports gear in front of other boys. Unlike the other boys, particularly the bullies, I didn't have a sun tan so I always remembered to forget my sports gear. The punishment for this was to be sent to the library (ha, some punishment!). I must have felt a degree of guilt, however, because I would often dream of the bullies making me strip naked and jump across a zebra crossing while they shouted, "Now you see him, now you don't! Now you see him, now you don't!"
Zeitgeist
This term denotes the spirit of a particular time - the general drift of thought or feeling that characterises a particular period of time. I hope those bullies get cancer.
Zillion
The current inflation rate in Zimbabwe, speaking of which...
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is an African nation that was formerly known as Rhodesia, governed by Ian Smith's racist regime, with a strong economy. Now, as Zimbabwe it is governed by Robert Mugabe's racist regime, with no economy.
Zinc Cream
When in the sun, don't forget to Slip! Slop! Slap! And whack the old Zinc on the nose. Or do as I do and stay inside.
Zoos
If you can't afford to see the world, let it come to you in cages! These are public enclosures that house exotic animals from all around the planet - just remember kiddies, never smile at a crocodile and don't forget to smile and wave to the elephants because, as we all know, they never forget!
Zovirax
Being Prime Minister can be stressful. And stress can manifest itself in many ways. One such way is herpes simplex, or the common cold sore. These insignificant yet unsightly lesions can play havoc with your confidence professionally and socially. Prevention is better than cure and I can highly recommend a fast-acting and effective product called Zovirax. A little dab'll doya! Available at all leading chemists. (Enquiries regarding personal product endorsement here - Kevin@MrRudd.com.au) Note: Product names are not permissible in Scrabble. Unfortunately.
ZZZ
Well, that's goodnight from me. But I'll be up again in a couple of hours!
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