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smidge

 

[ smɪdʒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

a small amount

A smidge is a tiny, itty-bitty bit of something. It's just a smidge of sugar in my tea, not too much.

Synonyms

bit, dash, hint, trace

Examples of usage

  • I only need a smidge of salt for this recipe.
  • She added a smidge of hot sauce to her meal.
Context #2 | Verb

to add a small amount

To smidge means to add a tiny amount of something. It's often used informally.

Synonyms

dab, sprinkle, spritz

Examples of usage

  • Can you please smidge some pepper on my salad?
  • She decided to smidge a little more cinnamon into the batter.

Translations

Translations of the word "smidge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pequena quantidade

🇮🇳 थोड़ी मात्रा

🇩🇪 kleine Menge

🇮🇩 sedikit

🇺🇦 невелика кількість

🇵🇱 mała ilość

🇯🇵 少量

🇫🇷 petite quantité

🇪🇸 pequeña cantidad

🇹🇷 küçük miktar

🇰🇷 작은 양

🇸🇦 كمية صغيرة

🇨🇿 malé množství

🇸🇰 malé množstvo

🇨🇳 少量

🇸🇮 majhna količina

🇮🇸 lítið magn

🇰🇿 аздаған мөлшер

🇬🇪 პატარა რაოდენობა

🇦🇿 kiçik miqdar

🇲🇽 pequeña cantidad

Etymology

The origin of the word 'smidge' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the early 20th century in the United States. It is thought to be a combination of the words 'smidgen' and 'tidge,' both of which mean a small amount. Over time, 'smidge' has become a popular slang term for a tiny quantity of something.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,054, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.