smidgen Definition
- 1a very small amount or quantity
- 2a tiny bit
Using smidgen: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "smidgen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Add just a smidgen of salt to the soup.
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I only need a smidgen of sugar in my coffee.
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He has a smidgen of talent for playing the guitar.
smidgen Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with smidgen
Example
I don't have not a smidgen of interest in watching that movie.
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Could you please add just a smidgen of pepper to the sauce?
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I think the soup needs a smidgen more salt.
Origins of smidgen
from Scottish 'smitch', meaning 'a small amount'
Summary: smidgen in Brief
'Smidgen' [smij-uhn] refers to a very small amount or quantity, often used to describe a tiny bit of something. It can be used in phrases like 'just a smidgen' or 'not a smidgen,' and can be substituted with synonyms like 'dash' or 'pinch.'