smidgen

or smid·gin, smid·geon

[ smij-uhn ]

/ ˈsmɪdʒ ən /

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Definition of smidgen

noun

a very small amount: a smidgen of jam for your toast.

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Origin of smidgen

First recorded in 1835–45; origin uncertain

Words nearby smidgen

Smetana, Smethwick, smew, SMH, smidge, smidgen, smilacaceous, smilax, smile, smile on, Smiles

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How to use smidgen in a sentence

Nevertheless, the Crab pulsar somehow managed to hand almost every smidgen of energy in its electron wind off to the two electrons that sent gamma rays toward LHAASO last year.
The Crab Nebula’s electron launcher is so powerful, it almost shouldn’t exist|Monroe Hammond|July 9, 2021|Popular-Science
It will be perhaps a smidgen windier than today, with wind speeds around 15 to 20 mph and some gusts near 35 mph.
PM Update: Cool tonight and tomorrow, with a bit of a wind chill for April|Ian Livingston|April 15, 2021|Washington Post
There may have been a smidgen of bellyaching from those who lack true period knowledge or a sense of humor.
How ‘Bridgerton’ flipped the script on ‘The Duke and I’|Vanessa Riley|January 12, 2021|Washington Post
This brut is primarily chardonnay, with about 20 percent pinot noir and a smidgen of pinot blanc, as well as 7 percent aged reserve wine for extra character.
Give your holidays some sparkle with these well-priced bubbles|Dave McIntyre|December 11, 2020|Washington Post

They dove underwater to the soft river bed, Onto darkish green plants with a smidgen of red.
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British Dictionary definitions for smidgen

smidgen

smidgin

/ (ˈsmɪdʒən) /

noun

informal a very small amount or part

Word Origin for smidgen

C20: of obscure origin

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smidgen

or smid·gin, smid·geon

Definition of smidgen

Origin of smidgen

Words nearby smidgen

Words related to smidgen

How to use smidgen in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for smidgen

smidgin

Word Origin for smidgen