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Meaning of smidgen
A small amount or degree of something
Etymology of smidgen
The word "smidgen" originated in the mid-19th century, likely as a variant of the word "smidge", which is possibly related to the Scottish word "smitch", meaning a small amount or a spot
The word has been used in English since the 1860s to describe a small or insignificant amount of something
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small amount of something, especially a small amount of a quality or feeling
- * A very small quantity or degree of something
Usage Examples
- She added a smidgen of salt to the recipe to bring out the flavors
- * There's a smidgen of truth to the rumor, but it's largely exaggerated
- * He had a smidgen of doubt about the plan, but decided to go along with it