bupkis

English

/ˈbʌp.kɪs/, /ˈbɔp.kɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • (US) Absolutely nothing; nothing of value, significance, or substance.

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish באָבקעס, באָב (bean) derived from Proto-Slavic *bobъ.

Origin

Proto-Slavic

*bobъ

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