Zilch — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective or noun noun /ˈzilch/

Meaning & Definition of Zilch

Zilch (adjective or noun)

  1. zero, nothing

Zilch (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person of no importance or influence

    "a passive and retiring little zilch of a person"

    similar: cipher, dwarf, half-pint, insect, insignificancy, lightweight, morsel, nobody, nonentity, nothing, nullity, number, pip-squeak, pygmy, snippersnapper, twerp, whippersnapper, zero
    related: no-name, noncelebrity, least, inferior, mediocrity, obscurity, figurehead, puppet, nonperson, unperson, outcast, pariah, reject
    opposite: big shot, big wheel, bigwig, eminence, figure, kahuna, kingpin, magnate, nabob, personage, somebody, VIP
    near: chief, head, lead, leader, celebrity, luminary, notable, personality, planet, star, superstar, authority, superior, great power, party, power

  2. the numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it

    "the amount of money that we have coming in right now is zilch"

    similar: aught, cipher, goose egg, naught, nil, nothing, o, oh, zero, zip
    related: blank, void

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Zilch

The most common words with a similar meaning to Zilch:

cipher, dwarf, half-pint, insect, insignificancy, lightweight, morsel, nobody, nonentity, nothing, nullity, number, pip-squeak, pygmy, snippersnapper, twerp, whippersnapper, zero, aught, goose egg, naught, nil, o, oh, zip

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Zilch

Words with the opposite meaning of Zilch:

big shot, big wheel, bigwig, eminence, figure, kahuna, kingpin, magnate, nabob, personage, somebody, VIP

Related Words for Zilch

no-name, noncelebrity, least, inferior, mediocrity, obscurity, figurehead, puppet, nonperson, unperson, outcast, pariah, reject, blank, void

Near Antonyms of Zilch

chief, head, lead, leader, celebrity, luminary, notable, personality, planet, star, superstar, authority, superior, great power, party, power

Origin & Etymology of Zilch

origin unknown

First known use: 1954

Frequently Asked Questions about Zilch

What does "Zilch" mean?

"Zilch" means zero, nothing. As an an adjective or noun and a noun, it is defined as: zero, nothing. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Zilch"?

Other words for "Zilch" include cipher, dwarf, half-pint, insect, insignificancy, lightweight, morsel and nobody. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Zilch" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Zilch"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Zilch". Common alternatives include cipher, dwarf, half-pint, insect, insignificancy, lightweight, morsel, nobody, nonentity and nothing.

What is the opposite of "Zilch"?

Antonyms of "Zilch" include big shot, big wheel, bigwig, eminence, figure, kahuna, kingpin and magnate. Near antonyms include chief, head, lead and leader.

How do you use "Zilch" in a sentence?

Examples of "Zilch" in a sentence: "a passive and retiring little zilch of a person"; "the amount of money that we have coming in right now is zilch".

Is "Zilch" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Zilch" can be used as an adjective or noun and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Zilch"?

"Zilch" is pronounced /ˈzilch/.

What is the origin of the word "Zilch"?

"Zilch" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1954.