smeuth

/ˈsmjuːθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A small quantity or amount, especially of something valuable or desirable.

“The antique dealer carefully weighed the smeuth of gold in her pocket.”

2. verb

To get or obtain a small quantity or amount of something.

“She smeuthed a few extra coins from her purse for the charity box.”

Synonyms

  • meager
  • scant

Antonyms

  • abundance
  • profusion