bupkis
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Absolutely nothing; nothing of value, significance, or substance.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We searched for hours and found bupkis.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bupkis” mean?
Absolutely nothing; nothing of value, significance, or substance.
Is “bupkis” formal or informal?
bupkis is generally slang.