Smidget

Pronunciation: /ˈsmɪdʒɪt/

Definitions of smidget

noun a very small amount or portion

Example Sentences

A1 I only need a smidget of sugar in my coffee.

A2 She added just a smidget of salt to the soup for flavor.

B1 There was only a smidget of information available about the new product.

B2 The artist added a smidget of blue paint to the sky to create depth in the landscape.

C1 The chef carefully measured out a smidget of cayenne pepper to add a kick to the dish.

C2 The scientist needed just a smidget of the rare element to complete the experiment.

adjective tiny or minuscule

Example Sentences

A1 I only need a smidget of sugar in my coffee.

A2 She added just a smidget of salt to the soup for flavor.

B1 The room was only a smidget smaller than we expected, but still comfortable.

B2 He made a smidget mistake in his calculations, but it didn't affect the overall result.

C1 The artist's attention to detail was so precise that even the smallest smidget of paint was deliberate.

C2 The chef's use of spices was so nuanced that even a smidget too much would throw off the balance of flavors.

Examples of smidget in a Sentence

formal The scientist needed just a smidget more data to complete her research.

informal Can you please scoot over just a smidget so I can fit on the couch?

slang I only need a smidget of cash to buy that new video game.

figurative His patience was wearing thin, just a smidget left before he lost his temper.

Grammatical Forms of smidget

• past tense: smidgeted
• plural: smidgets
• comparative: more smidget
• superlative: most smidget
• present tense: smidgets
• future tense: will smidget
• perfect tense: have smidgeted
• continuous tense: is smidgeting
• singular: smidget
• positive degree: smidget
• infinitive: to smidget
• gerund: smidgeting
• participle: smidgeted

Origin and Evolution of smidget

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'smidget' is believed to have originated as a combination of 'smidgen' and 'midget', both meaning a small amount or size.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'smidget' has become a colloquial term used to describe a very small or tiny amount or size, often in a playful or informal context.