skosh
Americannoun
Usage
What does skosh mean? A skosh is a slang term for an imprecise unit of measurement, meaning “a small amount.”
Etymology
Origin of skosh
From the Japanese word sukoshi a little (bit)
Example Sentences
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The only thing that’s changed is a skosh of skepticism making the news.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
They train like Olympians cutting carbs in hopes of shaving milliseconds off their times, jumping just a skosh farther or higher or pumping out one more rep on the weight bench.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 2, 2024
Tempted once too often, I entered a water- and gravel-covered corner a skosh too fast, ending up with the passenger side axle-deep in farm mud.
From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2017
What a terrific blend of albariño, sauvignon blanc, viognier and chardonnay, with just a skosh of Riesling.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 13, 2016
"Hollis did," answered Katie, catching her breath; "he stealed skosh seeds out of gampa's razor cupbard."
From Dotty Dimple at Her Grandmother's by Sophie May
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