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smidgen

American  
[smij-uhn] / ˈsmɪdʒ ən /
Or smidgin,

noun

  1. a very small amount.

    a smidgen of jam for your toast.
smidgen British  
/ ˈsmɪdʒən /

noun

  1. informal a very small amount or part

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Etymology

Origin of smidgen

First recorded in 1835–45; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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If Labour manage to win, even if only by a smidgen, it will be a huge psychological boost for Sir Keir Starmer after a particularly rough start to 2026 for him.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The S&P SmallCap 600 trades at 18 times 2025 earnings, a smidgen above average, but the S&P 500 goes for 25 times earnings, which is expensive.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Ms. Schmidt has clearly modeled her comedy-drama on Chekhov, with notable parallels to “The Seagull” and a smidgen of “Uncle Vanya” tossed in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

The scan count for the next game, against Alabama State, was just a smidgen higher at 14,093.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

A smidgen of bright red lipstick only covers her bottom lip, and the blush on her deep-brown cheeks shows she’s making an effort for Papi.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

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