What does zilch mean?
Zilch means (countable, informal, archaic) A nobody: a person who is worthless in importance or character..
Zilch
/zɪlt͡ʃ/ · noun
Meaning
(countable, informal, archaic) A nobody: a person who is worthless in importance or character..
Definitions by Sense
- (countable, informal, archaic) A nobody: a person who is worthless in importance or character.
- (uncountable, informal) Nothing, zero.
- (informal, chiefly US) No, zero, non-existent.
- (informal, US sports) To cause to score nothing, to thoroughly defeat.
Example Sentences
President Henry P. Zilch. Chairman of the Board Charles D. Zilch. Treasurer Otto Zilch.
Bernarr MacZilch [for Bernarr Macfadden] and His Dynamic-Hooey System... The WEAKLING Who Became 'The World's Most Perfect Ass!'
Dinglegoofer, Mr. Zilch, indefinite nicknames.
Her search for decent home-made winter clothes came up with zilch, so she had to get imported stuff.
"If the homeless wind up with zilch," James retorted, veiling his indignation behind a malevolent smile, "it's because they deserve zilch."
Zilch, adj. Nothing, zero...
...gorgeous faces but zilch talent...
We zilched them on that rubber.
Synonyms for zilch
Antonyms for zilch
Related Words
Word Forms
- zilches
- zilching
- zilched
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for zilch?
Common synonyms include shutout, absolute zero, also-ran, chopped liver.
What is the opposite of zilch?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use zilch in a sentence?
President Henry P. Zilch. Chairman of the Board Charles D. Zilch. Treasurer Otto Zilch.
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