Smidgin: meaning, definitions and examples
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smidgin
[ หsmษชdสษชn ]
amount, quantity
A smidgen is a very small amount of something. It is often used in cooking to describe a tiny dash or sprinkle of an ingredient. The term implies a measurement that is less than a teaspoon and is often subjective.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Add a smidgen of salt to enhance the flavor.
- She only needs a smidgen of sugar in her tea.
- He gave a smidgen of advice that proved to be invaluable.
Translations
Translations of the word "smidgin" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pidgin
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฟเคเคผเคฟเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Pidgin
๐ฎ๐ฉ pidgin
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดะถะธะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ pidgin
๐ฏ๐ต ใใธใณ
๐ซ๐ท pidgin
๐ช๐ธ pidgin
๐น๐ท pidgin
๐ฐ๐ท ํผ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุฌูู
๐จ๐ฟ pidgin
๐ธ๐ฐ pidgin
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎ้ฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ pidgin
๐ฎ๐ธ pidgin
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะธะดะถะธะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฏแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pidgin
๐ฒ๐ฝ pidgin
Etymology
The word 'smidgen' likely originates from the early 19th century, with possible roots in the Welsh word 'smidgen,' meaning 'little.' It may also have connections to the Irish term 'smidgen of,' used to denote a small amount. Over the years, it has been adopted into various English dialects and has become popular in culinary contexts, especially when discussing the precise but small measurements often required in cooking and baking. Its informal usage has led it to become a part of everyday vernacular, frequently appearing in casual conversations and recipes alike.