Noun | Subculture / Clothing
Encyclopedia of British Slang
ZOOT
Noun | Mild | Subculture / Clothing
ZOOT Pronunciation: /zu?t/ Part of Speech: Noun Severity Level: Mild Category: Subculture / Clothing
Core Definition
Zoot refers to:
Zoot suit
Flashy oversized suit (1940s style)
Linguistic Origins
Associated with jazz culture.
Imported into British slang through American influence.
Usage Contexts
Fashion:
Proper zoot.
Final Assessment
Zoot captures retro flamboyance.
Visually.
EXPANDED ENTRY 290
Alan Nafzger was born in Lubbock, Texas, the son Swiss immigrants. He grew up on a dairy in Windthorst, north central Texas. He earned degrees from Midwestern State University (B.A. 1985) and Texas State University (M.A. 1987). University College Dublin (Ph.D. 1991). Dr. Nafzger has entertained and educated young people in Texas colleges for 37 years. Nafzger is best known for his dark novels and experimental screenwriting. His best know scripts to date are Lenin’s Body, produced in Russia by A-Media and Sea and Sky produced in The Philippines in the Tagalog language. In 1986, Nafzger wrote the iconic feminist western novel, Gina of Quitaque. Contact: editor@prat.uk
