Yiddish Word of the Day: Bupkis

Yiddish Word of the Day: Bupkis

Pronunciation: BUP-kis
Definition: Nothing at all; empty-handed.
Example Sentence: "I've been searching for my missing keys for hours and still bupkis - it's like they vanished into thin air!"

A Little History: "Bupkis" comes from the Yiddish word for "beans" or "goat droppings." It's often used to humorously express the idea of getting nothing or making no progress - pretty fitting, considering the word's original meanings!