Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

smidgen

or ·, ·Dz

[ smij-uhn ]

noun

  1. a very small amount:

    a smidgen of jam for your toast.



smidgen

/ ˈɪə /

noun

  1. informal.
    a very small amount or part
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of smidgen1

First recorded in 1835–45; origin uncertain
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of smidgen1

C20: of obscure origin
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

After everything these two had been through, there was a smidgen of respect.

From

There is not a smidgen of evidence that police and prosecutors aren't taking this case seriously.

From

Again, Captain must leverage his language skills, this time to afford his people some smidgen of a presence in Hollywood.

From

Trump’s lawyers have said Bragg’s office, in June, gave them a smidgen of materials from the federal investigation into Cohen.

From

But because of his flamboyance, obsession for fancy sports cars, flashy dress and — let’s face it — a smidgen of racism in some voters, Brown was disliked by many who didn’t know him, especially Republicans.

From

Advertisement

Related Words

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


smidgesmilacaceous