"zerosville" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: zero + -s- + -ville Etymology templates: {{af|en|zero|-s-|-ville}} zero + -s- + -ville Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} zerosville (uncountable)
  1. (slang) Nothing; zilch; a place or situation where nothing is achieved. Tags: slang, uncountable

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