zek

[ zek ]

noun

1. (in the former U.S.S.R.) an inmate of a forced-labor camp.

Word History and Origins

Origin of zek¹

First recorded in 1965–70; from Russian zek “prisoner,” representing a vocalization of ze + ka (the letter names of z, k ), probably an abbreviation of zaklyuchënnyi “prisoner”

Example Sentences

Zek Montgomery paced Rhode Island with 19 points and Luis Kortright added 13 points, five boards and three assists.

From Seattle Times

It is also the first letter of the Russian word "zek", or "inmate".

From BBC

Zek Montgomery finished with 15 points and seven rebounds.

From Seattle Times

The Bruins’ Even Brauns came up with a steal of Zek Montgomery to set up Sheppard’s game winner.

From Seattle Times

Zek Montgomery scored 18 points while going 7 of 11 from the field.

From Seattle Times