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A generic term used by many individuals in the Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto regions to describe an individual, place, food, theme or item of clear or remote Middle Eastern origin.

This expression is believed to be a bastardization of the Arabic first name "Ziad". First recorded usage dates back to circa 2001.

Possesses the unique claim of being a noun, adjective, adverb and proper noun simultaneously. May also be used as standalone onomatopaea through the addition of an exclamation mark (e.g. Zigab!).

Pronunciation varies regionally and situationally.

There are no negative racial or ethnic connotations to this word. Being referred to as "Zigab" or "Zigab-related" is considered complimentary.
1) "What would you like to eat? Some Zigab perhaps?" (referring to Lebanese or other Arabic cuisine)

2) "That guy looks mad Zigab"

3) "He visited a bunch of Zigab countries over the summer"
Zigab by Crimson Zigab January 13, 2009
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Zagabonding 

The act of labeling unscrupulous operations as "learning experiences" at the expense and detriment of the affected masses. The methods of Zagabonding vary widely however the most common method consists of stealing large sums of money from less fortunate uneducated individuals and labeling it as a "learning experience". Professional practitioners of Zagabonding, also known as Zagabonds, have been known to be incredibly proficient at the task, oftentimes making 6-7 figures in a month's time.

The action of Zagabonding is most often observed directly on the internet due to its facilitation in escaping punishment. Individuals who have partaken in Zagabonding often times later seek online approval and acceptance from the very communities and groups they had harmed and used as "learning experiences”. The methods which Zagabonds use in order to acquire this acceptance can vary from simply tweeting an apology, to trying to compensate the affected communities long after the lasting damage has been done. In some extreme cases Zagabonds may even try to utilize financially and emotionally invested individuals to build online groups that are made to act tribalistically supportive and defensive of the Zagabond; these groups will defend the Zagabond's past actions regardless of their unethicalness.
Guy 1: "Hey how come Jim still has so much support online?"

Guy 2: "It's because he's really good at Zagabonding. He's convinced everyone that his wrongdoings were just learning experiences."
Zagabonding by ChrisBallin August 14, 2022
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zigackly 

Obelix says this to Asterix in the book "Asterix and the Laurel Wreath" by René Goscinny (stories) and Albert Uderzo (illustrations).

It is a louder and more forceful form of "exactly".
"We should get some wild boar."
"Nah... I'm too hungry."
"Zigackly!"
zigackly by Evilaark January 3, 2008
Is Slovenien name that holds a great power within a person that have it. Žiga usually gets a lot of girls attention, because there is something in them that can't be ignored by female. Is very mysterious and can heal a lot of hearts that needs help.
I need Žiga.
Žiga by SsOoLlVvEeRr October 6, 2018

ziggabutt 

ziggabutt is a word keyyah made up with help with a couple of friends but ziggabutt has no meaning it can be something mean, nice, or just a nickname. sometimes ziggabutt annoys people but it doesnt matter because everyone is a ziggabutt
you a ziggabutt
ziggabutt by ilovemedontbeafraid February 22, 2019
A part of the male anatomy, namely the Penis. Used by people of middle eastern descent,and commonly seen in the movie dont mess with the zohan.
"How many times have you exercised your zigba?"

"Only once, on tennis camp, it was horrible"
Zigba by UrbanDefiner1135 June 19, 2010
“Velik fant z velikim fantom” is the best description of Žiga. Žigas always have a six pack and are never BIG FAT RABBITS

“Žiga has a giant cock”
“Every girl wants Žiga in the bed

Žiga is and will always be the God of Gods
“Žiga has a giant cock
Every girl wants Žiga in the bed
Žiga by anonymous November 23, 2021
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endwarfins

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“Did you see that caillou over there? His head is reflecting the sun like a disco ball.”
Example 2:
“I think Dave is finally accepting his hair loss. He just went full caillou and shaved the whole thing off.”
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