smidgen
or smid·gin, smid·geon
[ smij-uhn ]
/ ˈsmɪdʒ ən /
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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
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Example sentences from the Web for smidgen
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 PostThis 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 PostThey 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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