smitch

American  

[smich] / smɪtʃ /

noun

Informal.

1. smidgen.

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Etymology

Origin of smitch

First recorded in 1830–40; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Smith had four carries for 28 yards — including a 10-yard TD run — and went 1-for-1 passing for 13 yards on a six-play, 49-yard drive that made it 10-9 with 4:39 left in the second quarter and, after the Huskies went three-and-out, Tom Foley’s punt was blocked and went just 17 yards, giving Miami the ball at its own 49 and six plays later Smitch scored on a 15-yard run to make it 16-10 at halftime.

From Seattle Times

She broadcast the scavenger hunt on Instagram with the hashtag Where’sMitch?

From New York Times

A gluten-free diet is the only current treatment for celiac disease, and a smitch of gluten can make someone who has that very sick.

From Los Angeles Times

Retired state Fish and Wildlife enforcement officer Curt Smitch fished in the middle of Floor's boat mooching a herring and out fished the two downriggers.

From Seattle Times

“Name her Wadjet, the snake-headed Egyptian goddess,” urged the commenter and apparent Egyptologist Smitch.

From New York Times