noun
- nothing; absolutely nothing of value or importance
Usage: informal; from Yiddish; often used to express frustration or dismissal
Examples
- After all that work, I got bupkes for my effort.
- He promised me a raise, but I ended up with bupkes.
- The company paid bupkes in dividends last year.
- I know bupkes about fixing cars.
- She complained that the settlement was bupkes compared to what she deserved.