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diddly-shit

diddly-shit

1 9.9
A very small amount that is almost nothing
  • noun
  • /ˈdɪdli ʃɪt/
  • Offensive
translation icon : mierda
  • The problem is, without induction, you literally can't say "jack diddly shit."

Examples

Synonyms

squat
vsdiddly-shit
  • Slang
54 8.1

An amount that is nothing

can be used for emphasis without needing a negative construction
jack
vsdiddly-shit
  • Slang
43 9.5

A very small, worthless amount people talk about in negative sentences

can be used emphatically even outside strictly negative phrases
diddley
vsdiddly-shit
  • Informal
7 9.9

A very small amount, almost nothing

is the same idea but varies in spelling and casual tone
diddly
vsdiddly-shit
  • Informal
4 9.9

A very small amount, almost nothing

is the fuller compound form often adding emphasis or negativity
diddly-squat
vsdiddly-shit
  • Informal
3 9.9

Nothing at all

is the same idea but used with a different slang compound
doodly-squat
vsdiddly-shit
  • Slang
2 9.9

A very small or worthless amount

is the same basic slang idea but spelled differently
diddy
vsdiddly-shit
  • UK
1 9.9

A very small thing that is not important or valuable

focuses on quantity rather than a single object or item
diddlysquat
vsdiddly-shit
  • Informal
1 9.9

A very small amount or nothing at all

is the same meaning yet may be written with a hyphen
diddlyshit
vsdiddly-shit
  • Offensive
9.9

A very small amount or nothing at all

is the same phrase written with a hyphen instead

Antonyms

a lot
∞ 1.0

To a very great degree

plenty
∞ 1.0

A large amount that is more than needed

How Much

a lot
∞ 1.0
diddly-shit
  • Offensive
1 9.9
nothing
17 1.0

Surface Forms

diddly-shit singular
diddly-shits plural

Morphology

diddly-shit = diddly + shit (semi-transparent) = diddly + shit

The components 'diddly' (meaning very small) and 'shit' (vulgar intensifier) are recognizable, but the hyphenated slang idiom and vulgar register make the combined meaning ('nothing at all') somewhat idiomatic for many learners.

Etymology

Diddly-shit comes from slang where diddly means 'nothing' or 'very small' and appears in phrases like diddly-squat, while the -shit part is a rude intensifier. So diddly-shit is a coarse way to say 'nothing at all' or a 'very tiny amount', often used to show strong dislike or disappointment.