cleech

/kliːtʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A small or insignificant amount of something, often in a casual or regional expression.

“She only had a cleech of change in her purse, not enough to buy a coffee.”

2. verb

To clean or polish something with a gentle or superficial touch.

“The artist cleeched the paint to give it a smooth finish.”

Synonyms

  • modicum
  • scant

Antonyms

  • abundance
  • plenty