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zipper
zipper-pocket glove
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zipless

zip·less [ zíppləss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. with no zipper: not fitted with a zipper, or not fastened using a zipper

2. passionate: passionate and lasting only a short time

[Late 20th century. In the sense "passionate" from the idea of clothes coming off without the awkward undoing of zippers]
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