smidgin
8.4
A very small amount, almost none
- noun
- /ˈsmɪdʒɪn/
- UK
:
pizca
- You only need a smidgin of salt to enhance the flavor of the dish.
Examples
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There was a smidgin of cream left in the jar after breakfast.
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And there's not a smidgin of scientific evidence for it.
Blog text (19) -
She smiled at him with a smidgin of hope in her eyes.
Synonyms
hint
vssmidgin
153
1.5
A very small amount of something you can taste, see, or feel
expresses a tiny amount in general rather than only a suggestive trace
shred
vssmidgin
57
3.5
A very small amount or piece that is almost nothing
refers to a small amount rather than a physical fragment
iota
vssmidgin
23
7.7
A very small amount, almost nothing
is a small amount too but less focused on extremity
14
7.9
A very small amount of something
expresses the same smallness but in slightly different spelling or form
9
7.3
A very small amount, like a tiny bit of salt
is also a very small amount but phrased more casually
9
8.6
A very small amount of something
denotes a very small amount but not necessarily the absolute smallest
7
9.9
A very small amount of something that is hard to notice
covers the same idea but with less emphasis on being minimal
3
9.9
A very small amount or sign
means a similar tiny amount but with a plainer tone
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Etymology
Smidgin probably comes from an old Scottish word for a 'small piece' and is like the short English word smidge. So, a smidgin means just a tiny, barely noticeable amount, a 'little bit'.