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View synonyms for smidgen

smidgen

or smid·gin, smid·geon

[ smij-uhn ]

noun

  1. a very small amount:

    a smidgen of jam for your toast.



smidgen

/ ˈsmɪdʒən /

noun

  1. informal.
    a very small amount or part


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Word History and Origins

Origin of smidgen1

First recorded in 1835–45; origin uncertain

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Word History and Origins

Origin of smidgen1

C20: of obscure origin

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Example Sentences

They dove underwater to the soft river bed, Onto darkish green plants with a smidgen of red.

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