(Australia) A six-month or six-year prison sentence.
Zack Polanski: The trending topic revolves around Zack Polanski, the Green Party leader, facing scrutiny and criticism for various claims and actions, including false claims about his affiliations and statements on se…
I think they've racialised Zack Polanski but I think it's a different, possibly new type of racism going on
(Australia) A six-month or six-year prison sentence.
“Feed: "TechCrunch" By: Zack Whittaker on Monday, May 4, 2026”
“Just looking over some data ahead of our elections webinar later and Zack Polanski’s net approval rating has fallen by a fairly chunky 14 points over the last week. Still far ahead of Starmer but also puts him now well below the top three of Badenoch, Davey and Farage.”
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Aussie and Kiwi vocabulary — bogan, daggy, brekkie, sheila, bach, jandals — the whole Antipodean lexicon, including outback dialect, surf and beach culture, and Sydney/Melbourne street slang.
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Sixpence or a small amount of money.
South African slang for money or cash, with origins in the old sixpence coin (also called a 'zak'). The word has broadened from referring to a specific small coin to money generally, though it often retains a connotation of small or insignificant amounts. Used informally across South African English by speakers of all backgrounds. The sixpence was also called a 'zak' specifically.
(South Africa, slang) Money.
Meanwhile all the Labour stans, even the ones claiming not to be campaigning, are busy attacking Zack Polanski, and wittering on about antisemitism while simultaneously ignoring the blatant antisemitism spewing forth…
“Ok but what are you doing about your racist candidates Zack?”
“No I'm saying that definition has already been functionally changed, at least on the left. It's how zack polanski treats the word, its how zohran mamdani treats the word, and its how most people under forty understand the word.”
“The very point Zack Polanski has made.”
(Australia, rare) Five cents.
Zack means: Five cents.. 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.
zack means: Five cents.. Register: informal, Australian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. 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.
“What is the show? Sweet Life of Zack and”
(Australia) Sixpence.
“Zack Polanski: The trending topic revolves around Zack Polanski, the Green Party leader, facing scrutiny and criticism for various claims and actions, including false claims about his affiliations and statements on sensitive political issues.”
“I think they've racialised Zack Polanski but I think it's a different, possibly new type of racism going on”
“Meanwhile all the Labour stans, even the ones claiming not to be campaigning, are busy attacking Zack Polanski, and wittering on about antisemitism while simultaneously ignoring the blatant antisemitism spewing forth from the very establishment they hold dear.”
“This hour on BlueSky: Media portrayal of Jewish UK political leader Zack Polanski sparks debate on antisemitism. Reaction: Split opinions on Polanski's handling of antisemitism but agreement on the need to address antisemitic depictions in the media. Mood: 🤔😠😔”
“Zack clearly isn't the right kind of Jew for them. The same as everyone else but their mates & those who can help them make money aren't the right kind of black/white/Christian/Muslim/gay or whatever.”