脈みゃくゼロ

noun

no romantic interest; just friends; zero chance

Slang used mainly in romantic contexts to mean there is absolutely no romantic interest or chemistry. Often used when someone is friend-zoned. Literally 'zero pulse', implying no heartbeat-like excitement.

See also: 脈なし

• 彼かれに脈みゃくゼロって言いわれた。

  He told me he has zero romantic interest in me.

• デートしたけど、脈みゃくゼロだった。

  We went on a date, but there was no spark at all.