I’ve been pounding away furiously on the keyboard this week. My characters are constantly on my mind and, as a result, I haven’t been sleeping well. I’m short of Zzzzzzzs. Thought association regarding lack of sleep produced the letter Z for my TT topic this week. Americans pronouce a Z as zee while British/NZ pronounce a Z as zed.
Thirteen Words Starting With Z
1. Zoo – a collection of animals kept in captivity. These days the captive breeding programs conducted by zoos are the only thing keeping some species from becoming extinct.
2. Zest – if you have a little vim & vigor in your step, you’re said to have zest.
3. Zephyr – a breeze or a wind, normally from the west.
4. Zealot – a fanatic
5. Zone – this can be a netball term – I have the TV on and I’m watching the Commonwealth games and the netball in particular. When you zone you attempt to block the other team.
6. Zigzag – the netball players run from side to side as they zip down the court to escape their opposite number.
7. Zero – naught or nothing. I hope the Silver Ferns don’t come up with nothing during their Gold medal game against Australia.
8. Zebra – a black and white striped animal that looks a little like a horse.
9. Zipper – a fastener consisting of two rows of metal feet on a tape. The connected tab slides up and down fastening and unfastening the zipper.
10. Zinnia – a colorful flower.
11. Zucchini – a summer squash that’s usually green in color. I hope my hubby doesn’t plant too many this summer because I get zucchinied out!
12. Zoom – to move with a loud buzz or hum, usually at speed.
13. Zombie – these are all the rage in fiction at present and for Halloween. They are a reanimated dead body.
Now it’s back to writing for me. I have five hundred words to complete my target for today. Hopefully, I’ll get them done quickly because I’m tired and need to go to bed and punch some Zs.
I don’t use Z words very often in my writing. Zipper is probably the one I use most as an erotic romance writer :wink:
Do you have a favorite Z word?
Your last one leaves me shaking my head. No matter how many times someone tries to explain it, I just don’t get the zombie phenomena. *headshake*
Great use of those zzz, hopefully we both catch the kind the bring rest soon. :)
Happy TT,
~Xakara
A 13 Paragraph Sneak Peak into Secrets of Night
Looks like you’ve covered the Zs. Maybe add zapped?
Xakara – the netball was REALLY exciting so it’s almost midnight here, and I’m still trying to finish my words.
I’m not sure I understand the zombie craze either. They don’t really do it for me, not combined with romance anyway.
Hi Jill – zapped is a good addition. Happy TT :grin:
Hi, Shelley!!!
What about zill…the little cymbals belly dancers wear on their fingers. You can certainly use those in your books ;-)
Do you play Words with Friends?
Happy TT!!
Oh, and here’s a little “z” related trivia, for you:
Zucchini is actually the plural form in Italian. A single one is called a zucchina (zucchine for the plural) or even a zucchino (the plural being zucchini).
I doubt you can play it in Scrabble, though. ;)
I played a great game of scrabble on the long weekend. I don’t think I use Z all that much in my writing either.
Happy T13!
Well, it doesn’t count since it’s not a noun, but I’ve always been partial to Zannini. :lol:
I tend to write that word a lot–mostly when I’m paying bills.
Your list reminded me that I should be studying for the GRE. I learned something – now only if I can retain it. Thanks for sharing.
Rekaya
Love zoos, just went to the one in Cleveland!
And the hero of my upcoming EC release is a zombie!
*hugs*
Paige
My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/
I’m not sure this is the way to catch up on your z’s. Especially the zombie thing, though I’ve known more people who had nightmares over zucchini.
I like the word “Zip”.
“How many times must I tell you to zip up your pants when you’re playing outside?”
“Now you’re just being argumentative. Zip it already.”
And sleep is for wussies (or at least that’s what I keep telling myself :wink: )
Hi Judy – I’m off to Google a zill since I haven’t heard of them before. No, I don’t play words with friends. :grin:
Kimberly – that is interesting but I’m still not a fan of them. Unfortunately they seem to grow well at our place!
Adelle – Z words are good on the scrabble board!
Maria – LOL – bill time is never a good time.
Rekaya – thanks for stopping by.
Paige – I don’t know about zombies…
Tatiana – Zipping here and there is always satisfying. :wink:
See this is why I’m no good at Scrabble. LOL!!!!!
Awesome list!
I’m glad the zucchini are done for a year. We certainly had an over-abundance this summer. Other great Z words? How about zebu–we have one at the zoo here. :grin:
You pretty much covered all the z words I use or would use. The only one I could think of was ‘Zoompanel” lol it’s a survey place I do surveys for and get free stuff. And free is always good. lol
Great list! I hope you reached your goal and got some sleep.