smidge
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of smidge
C20: from smidgen
Example Sentences
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While powders and natural flavorings may provide a smidge of seasoning, they’re still pretty weak, especially if you’re trying to mimic the taste of restaurant-quality soups.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
In suggesting the price was a smidge too high, the streamer tells us it never really lusted after Warner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
In suggesting the price was a smidge too high, the streamer tells us it never really lusted after Warner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
He has a .734 OPS, the lowest of his career and just a smidge above league-average.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2025
I reply, stepping forward, maybe a smidge too excited.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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