zilch

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Related to creative origin of Mr. Zilch in Ballyhoo, 1930's humor magazine.

Pronunciation [edit]

Noun [edit]

zilch (uncountable)

  1. (informal) nothing.
    • 1991, Judith Arnold, One Good Turn‎, page 104
      "If the homeless wind up with zilch," James retorted, veiling his indignation behind a malevolent smile, "it's because they deserve zilch."

Synonyms [edit]

zero, zip, nada

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Adjective [edit]

zilch (not comparable)

  1. nothing; zero