Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

diddley

noun
/ˈdɪdli/
Definition
A term often used to mean ‘nothing’ or ‘zero’, sometimes implying something insignificant.
Examples
  • I know diddley about car mechanics.
  • He hasn’t done diddley since he got that promotion.
Meaning
Diddley refers to a lack of value or importance, suggesting that there is nothing of substance.
Synonyms
  • nothing
  • zero
  • naught
  • zip