jack shit

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Meaning · English

Nothing; (a lack of) anything (i.e., of value).

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I [won't/will] do jack shit for you if you get lost.

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 “jack shit” mean?

Nothing; (a lack of) anything (i.e., of value).

Is “jack shit” formal or informal?

jack shit is generally slang, vulgar.