(slang, Australia) An official government car, especially a Comcar.
(slang, Australia) An official government car, especially a Comcar.
Z car means: An official government car, especially a Comcar.. It is mainly Australian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Z car means: An official government car, especially a Comcar.. It is mainly Australian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(Australia) One of a fleet of cars, with drivers, maintained by the Australian Government for the transport of politicians and senior officials.
(AU, informal, dated) An unmarked police car.
(UK, slang) A high-performance car with an unassuming exterior.
(US) A large government SUV with blacked-out windows.
Z car means: An official government car, especially a Comcar.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
(chiefly, UK) A police patrol car.