Zilch

/zΙͺltΚƒ/

The meaning and definition of Zilch, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To cause to score nothing, to thoroughly defeat.
noun
  1. Nothing, zero.
    β€œHer search for decent home-made winter clothes came up with zilch, so she had to get imported stuff.”
  2. A nobody: a person who is worthless in importance or character.

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