Nothing, zero.
Nil
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Nil, that is."
"I've never seen such a Nil in all my life."
Etymology & History
British (and international) sports term meaning zero score. From Latin 'nihil' (nothing). 'Two-nil' in British sports. Americans use 'nothing' or 'zero'.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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