Derives from the Haitian Creole (Kreyol) word Zo meaning bone, then came to be used as a form of address simply meaning Haitian that is used amongst youth of Haitian descent in South Florida. Z being short for Zoe and ZB being short for Zoe Boy.
Z/ZB/Zoe
Z: What it do Z.
ZB: Damn ZB, In high school you was the man ZB.
Zoe: Alright, I'm out Zoe.
Z: What it do Z.
ZB: Damn ZB, In high school you was the man ZB.
Zoe: Alright, I'm out Zoe.
by ZB Etymology February 4, 2022