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English word origin

Etymology of zoot

Ellipsis of zoot suit.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

A zoot suit. · A fursuit.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Ellipsis of zoot suit.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A marijuana cigarette. · A cigarette butt. · PCP; phencyclidine.

verb

To rush around quickly; to scoot.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Of unknown origin.

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