smidgen

or smid·gin, smid·geon

[ smij-uhn ]

noun

1. a very small amount:

   a smidgen of jam for your toast.

smidgen

/ ˈsmɪdʒən /

noun

1. informal.
   a very small amount or part

Word History and Origins

Origin of smidgen¹

First recorded in 1835–45; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of smidgen¹

C20: of obscure origin

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

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

From Seattle Times

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 Los Angeles Times

Another smidgen of realism you won’t see in Hallmark movies is warm breath misting on cold winter breezes.

From Salon

Take a smidgen of hydrogen, then blast it with lasers to set off a small thermonuclear explosion.

From New York Times

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