Smidgen

Pronunciation: /ˈsmɪdʒən/

Definitions of smidgen

noun a very small amount or quantity

Example Sentences

A1 I only need a smidgen of salt for the soup.

A2 She added just a smidgen of sugar to the coffee.

B1 Can you pass me a smidgen of pepper for my pasta?

B2 The recipe calls for a smidgen of cinnamon to enhance the flavor.

C1 The chef carefully measured a smidgen of saffron for the dish.

C2 A smidgen of truffle oil can elevate the taste of any dish.

Examples of smidgen in a Sentence

formal She added just a smidgen of salt to the soup to enhance the flavor.

informal Can you pass me a smidgen more of that sauce?

slang I only need a smidgen of your time to ask a quick question.

figurative His contribution may seem small, but it added a smidgen of hope to the situation.

Grammatical Forms of smidgen

• past tense: smidgened
• plural: smidgens
• comparative: more smidgen
• superlative: most smidgen
• present tense: smidgens
• future tense: will smidgen
• perfect tense: have smidgened
• continuous tense: is smidgening
• singular: smidgen
• positive degree: smidgen
• infinitive: to smidgen
• gerund: smidgening
• participle: smidgened

Origin and Evolution of smidgen

First Known Use: 1845 year

Language of Origin: Scottish dialect

Story behind the word: The word 'smidgen' is believed to have originated from the Scottish dialect, derived from the word 'smitch', meaning a small amount or trace.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'smidgen' has retained its meaning of a very small amount or quantity, and is commonly used in informal language to refer to a tiny portion of something.