zimbo
zimbo · zimbos · zimboes
A particular univalve mollusc once used as currencyA particular univalve mollusc once used as currency.
Meaning
2 sensesA particular univalve mollusc once used as currency.
A non-conscious person analogous to a zombie, but capable of interrogating and discussing its own internal states.
Origin
Borrowed from Portuguese zimbo. From zombie, by switching vowels. Coined by philosopher DBorrowed from Portuguese zimbo.
From zombie, by switching vowels. Coined by philosopher Daniel Dennett.
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