Zee

/ziː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The name of the letter Z in the English alphabet.

Please write a word that starts with the letter zee.

A term used in some dialects for the letter Z.

In American English, we pronounce the last letter of the alphabet as zee.

verb

To pronounce the letter Z as 'zee'.

When you zee the letter Z, remember it's pronounced differently in British English.

The word 'zee' comes from the letter Z, likely influenced by the letter's pronunciation in various dialects.

crossing the Z

To make a decision in haste or in a haphazard manner.

easy as A, B, C

Refers to something that is easy, sometimes concluding with the Z.

Zed

The British English pronunciation of the letter Z.

Zebra

An animal that is named starting with the letter Z.

Zee is sometimes used informally to refer to someone who is last or at the end.

He's always the zee in our group.

In casual conversation, 'zee' can refer to sleep or napping (catching some zee).

I'm really tired; I need to catch some zee.