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Definition of diddlyshit
diddlyshit
/ˈdɪd.liˌʃɪt/
did · dly · shit
diddlyshit Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
North American Nothing whatsoever; the least amount orsomething of no value or importance at all (used chiefly in negative contexts as an intensifier).
Example
"Despite claiming to be an expert on the subject, he didn't know diddlyshit about how the engine actually worked."
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View all antonyms for diddlyshitWord Nuance & Usage
Used almost exclusively in negative constructions (e.g., "doesn't know diddlyshit") as a vulgar slang intensifier meaning nothing at all; "diddly-squat" is a common milder euphemism.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Diddlyshit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/diddlyshit