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
What made that just a smidge awkward this time around is that Bradley has played so surprisingly well over the last year that he had to consider whether one of those selections should be himself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2025
There was nothing wrong with his pace - he was within a smidge of Leclerc on that lap before it was deleted.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2025
A smidge tight, but the buttons successfully entered the holes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2024
I ask, the black feeling growing just a smidge.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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