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Definition of smidgen

smidgen

/ˈsmɪdʒ.ən/
smid · gen
Plural:smidgens
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• noun

1

A very small amount or degree of something; a tiny bit.

Example

"The soup is nearly ready, though it could use just a smidgen of salt and black pepper."

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• Rhymes for smidgen

• Nearby Words

smelting
smew
smidge
smidgen
smilacina
smilax
smile

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-19th century, probably originating as an alteration of the Scottish and northern English dialect word 'smitch' (meaning a tiny bit or particle, or a small stain).

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