smidgin

/ˈsmɪdʒɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a very small amount or quantity of something

“She added a smidgen of salt to the recipe.”

2. verb

to eat or taste a small amount of something

“She smidgined at the cake to see if it was sweet enough.”

3. adverb

to a very small extent or degree

“He smidginly understood the joke, but didn’t laugh.”

Synonyms

  • bit
  • scant
  • trace

Antonyms

  • abundant
  • considerable
  • large