diddly-squat

[ did-lee-skwot ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a minimum amount or degree; the least bit (usually used in the negative):

   This coin collection isn't worth diddly-squat in today's market.

diddly-squat

/ ˌdɪdlɪˈskwɒt /

pronoun

1. informal.
   usually used with a negative anything

   that doesn't mean diddly-squat

Word History and Origins

Origin of diddly-squat¹

Probably euphemistic variant of diddlyshit

Example Sentences

There may well be a chill here, but it has diddly-squat to do with the one Senator Alexander fears.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• nonentity