ZIPPO
18
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈzɪpəʊ//
adj
- (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[…]."
noun
- (informal, emphatic) 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."
verb
- (slang) To light on fire."I didn't want to burn 'em out, but that's policy. So we zippoed their hooch."
noun
- (military, slang) A boat, tank, etc. equipped with flamethrowers.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- No
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- No
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ZIPPO'?
The word ZIPPO is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
Z10
I1
P3
P3
O1
Total: 18 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.