Zilch
Noun
UK
/zɪltʃ/
US
/zɪltʃ/
Definition
Nothing or zero.
Example
"He looked for his wallet but found zilch."
"They worked for hours and got zilch in return."
"I tried to fix the phone, but it still works zilch — completely dead!"
Explanation
Zilch is an informal word (slang) that means nothing or zero or none. When someone says they got “zilch”, it means they got nothing at all. For example, she studied hard but got zilch on the test! People often use it in a fun or casual way to show disappointment or surprise. It’s like saying “nothing” or “zero”, but more expressive and friendly.