Smidgin: meaning, definitions and examples

๐ŸŒฑ
Add to dictionary

smidgin

 

[ หˆsmษชdส’ษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

bit, dash, pinch, scrap.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pidgin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคœเคผเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pidgin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pidgin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะถะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pidgin

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใ‚ธใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pidgin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pidgin

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pidgin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุฌูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pidgin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pidgin

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฎ้’ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pidgin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pidgin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธะดะถะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒฏแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pidgin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.