skosh
Americannoun
Usage
What does skosh mean? A skosh is a slang term for an imprecise unit of measurement, meaning “a small amount.”
Etymology
Origin of skosh
From the Japanese word sukoshi a little (bit)
Example Sentences
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They train like Olympians cutting carbs in hopes of shaving milliseconds off their times, jumping just a skosh farther or higher or pumping out one more rep on the weight bench.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2024
“Saving Venice” hints that, with a bit of innovation, a skosh of collective willingness and a lot of hard work, humans can indeed stop the tide.
From Washington Post • Sep. 24, 2022
Tempted once too often, I entered a water- and gravel-covered corner a skosh too fast, ending up with the passenger side axle-deep in farm mud.
From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2017
Maybe a skosh, but it's certainly been nooice having them around.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2015
"Hollis did," answered Katie, catching her breath; "he stealed skosh seeds out of gampa's razor cupbard."
From Dotty Dimple at Her Grandmother's by May, Sophie
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