doodly-squat
[
dood
-lee-skwot]
/ˈdud liˌskwɒt/
noun
,
Slang.
1.
a minimum amount or degree; the least bit (usually used in the negative):
This coin collection isn't worth doodly-squat in today's market.
Also,
diddly-squat
.
Origin
probably euphemistic variant of
doodly-shit,
diddlyshit
; see
doodle
1
,
diddle
2
,
-y
2
Slang definitions & phrases for
doodly-squat
doodly-squat
adjective
Penniless;
broke
(1930s+ Carnival)
noun
doodle-shit