skerrick
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈskɛrɪk/
- Irish
:
poquitín
- She didn't feel a skerrick of remorse for what she had done.
Examples
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So far, however, despite all the accusations from the Israelis, not a skerrick of evidence has been found to support their accusations that Palestinian fighters used 'human shields.
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So they pay professional naysayers to deny Mr. Claus' existence, and the media prints their bought-and-paid-for views as fact even though they don't have a skerrick of credibility.
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There wasn't a skerrick of food left in the refrigerator after the party.
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Even a skerrick of doubt in his mind made him hesitate.
Synonyms
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8.1
An amount that is nothing
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9.9
A very small amount, almost nothing
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9.9
A small amount of something
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9.9
A very small or worthless amount
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9.9
Something of little or no worth
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9.9
A very small piece or amount of something
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1.0
A very small amount or short time
A small amount of something you can taste or try
Little in size or amount
Antonyms
How Much
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Etymology
The word skerrick comes from Scots and northern English and is linked to skerry, a word for a 'tiny rock', so a helpful image is a small leftover 'bit' on the table. So a skerrick means a very small amount of something.