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Definition of skosh

skosh

/skoʊʃ/
skosh
Plural:skoshes
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• noun

1

North American A very small amount or degree; a little bit.

Example

"Could you add just a skosh of cinnamon to the oatmeal?"

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• adverb

1

North American By a very small amount or degree; slightly (usually preceded by 'a').

Example

"The tailor adjusted the hem because the trousers were a skosh too long."

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• Rhymes for skosh

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-20th century by U.S. servicemen stationed in Japan and Korea from the Japanese word 'sukoshi' (pronounced sko-shee), meaning 'a little bit' or 'a small amount'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skosh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skosh
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