smidgeon

smid·gen

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [smij-uh n]
- /ˈsmɪdʒ ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [smij-uh n]
- /ˈsmɪdʒ ən/

Definition of smidgeon word

noun smidgeon a very small amount: a smidgen of jam for your toast. 1

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Origin of smidgeon

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Smidgeon

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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smidgeon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for smidgeon

noun smidgeon

dab — DAB is the transmission of digital stereo over conventional radio channels. DAB is an abbreviation for 'digital audio broadcasting'.
grain — granularity
ounce — snow leopard.

All 3 Synonyms of smidgeon