Zilch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /zɪlt͡ʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Zilch is a noun meaning (countable, informal, archaic) A nobody: a person who is worthless in importance or character.
Meaning
(countable, informal, archaic) A nobody: a person who is worthless in importance or character.
More Meanings
- (uncountable, informal) Nothing, zero.
- (informal, chiefly US) No, zero, non-existent.
- (informal, US sports) To cause to score nothing, to thoroughly defeat.
Example Sentences
Zilch, adj. Nothing, zero.
We zilched them on that rubber.
...gorgeous faces but zilch talent.
Dinglegoofer, Mr. Zilch, indefinite nicknames.
Word Forms
- zilches
- zilching
- zilched
Synonyms for zilch
Depending on context, synonyms include shutout, also-ran, cipher, crumb, minnow, nebbish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nothing, nix, aught, zip, zero, cypher.
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