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

Related Words

• nonentity