smidge

Meanings

• Noun

  A very small amount.

  - "She added just a smidge of salt to the soup."
  - "He applied a smidge of lip balm before speaking."

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Synonyms

hair's breadth

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smidge
midge , ridge , pledge , edge

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Homophones

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1. Smith (en) : A person who works in metal
   

2. Smite (en) : To strike or hit with force
   

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Variants

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smidge , smidgen , smidgens , smidgeon , smidgeons , smidges , smidgin , smidgins

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Etymology

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Originated from Middle English 'smid' meaning a small quantity or a slight touch.

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Trivia

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1. Smidge is not a commonly used word in everyday language, but it can be found in various literary works and recipes.

2. Smidge is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'jot' or 'dash' to refer to a small amount.

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Related Concepts

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1. Minuscule: Related concept meaning extremely small in size or amount.

2. Microscopic: Related concept meaning too small to be seen with the naked eye.

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Culture

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Smidge is often used in cooking and baking to refer to a very small amount of an ingredient.

How to Memorize "smidge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tiny grain of rice or a small drop of liquid to remember the meaning of smidge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate smidge with the word 'minuscule' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Small Means Smidge' to remember the definition.

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