za
/zɑː/ IELTSAcademic
noun
Za is an informal word for pizza. It is mostly used in casual speech, especially in American English.
- Let's order a za tonight.
- He grabbed a slice of za.
- Za is slang, so avoid it in formal writing.
Adinary Nuance
Za is much more casual than pizza. People use it in jokes, friendly talk, or slangy writing, not in menus or formal contexts. If you want to sound neutral or professional, say pizza.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- pizza
- Spanish
- pizza
- Chinese
- 比萨
- Japanese
- ピザ
- Korean
- 피자
Etymology
Za is a shortened form of pizza, used in American slang from the late 20th century. It became popular in casual speech and pop culture.
Common phrases
order zaa slice of zaza night
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- Is za a formal word?
- No. Za is slang and sounds casual or playful.
- Can I use za in business writing?
- No. In business writing, use pizza instead.
- Is za common in British English?
- It is less common there. Pizza is the safer choice everywhere.