Zilch

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /zɪltʃ/

Origin

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

Full definition of zilch

Noun

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

• zero standard, zip informal, nada informal

Adjective

1. Nothing; zero.