Definition
bubkes
noun
- a small or worthless amount of money; next to nothing
Usage: informal; from Yiddish; often used in negative contexts
Examples
- He worked all summer and earned bubkes.
- The company offered bubkes as a raise.
- I paid bubkes for that used book at the thrift store.
- After taxes, she had bubkes left from her paycheck.
- They're asking for bubkes to fix the car.