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  1. What's the etymology of the word "zilch"? - English Language

    Jan 1, 2013 · zilch (n.) "nothing," 1957; "insignificant person," 1933, from use of Zilch as a generic comical-sounding surname for an insignificant person (especially Joe Zilch). There was a Mr. …

  2. What is the origin of the phrase "zero, zip, zilch, nada"?

    In the TV show Batman: The Animated Series, the character of Joker said the phrase "zero, zip, zilch, nada". Looking at Google results for that phrase, it seems to be more widely used, so I …

  3. What does 'zitch' mean? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Aug 24, 2019 · In "How I met your mother" they played a road game called "zitch did" (or possibly "zitchdog"). Is there such a word as "zitch" (or possibly "zitchdog")?

  4. What does “bupkes” mean? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Aug 29, 2014 · Like, “What will I get for all my hard work on this book? Bupkis!” From Evan Morris, The Word Detective (2001): The word you’re looking for is not butkis. It's bupkes (also …

  5. Zilch on a soccer scoreboard Daily Themed Crossword

    Nov 30, 2023 · We found the following answers for: Zilch on a soccer scoreboard crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on November 30 2023 Daily Themed Crossword puzzle.

  6. What does the word «zippo» mean in American slang?

    Fyi, in the States, you also will often hear: zippo, zilch, nada

  7. Zilch in soccer Daily Themed Crossword

    Welcome to our website for all Zilch in soccer Daily Themed Crossword. Since you are already here then chances are that you are looking for the Daily Themed Crossword Solutions. Look …

  8. What is the etymology of the names for the number 0 in English

    Jan 30, 2012 · I was always wondering what is the etymology of the different names of number 0 .In sports like tennis, cricket, and football, the number 0 has the very specialized names "love", …

  9. "Know jack" vs. "Don't know jack." - English Language & Usage …

    Feb 11, 2018 · When you want to say that someone doesn't know anything about a particular thing, do you say they don't know jack about it, or that they know jack about it? I've seen it …

  10. Hot Linked Questions - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    What is the origin of the phrase "zero, zip, zilch, nada"? In the TV show Batman: The Animated Series, the character of Joker said the phrase "zero, zip, zilch, nada". Looking at Google …