Smidge Meaning in English
word
smɪdʒ
SMIJ
smˈɪdʒ
SMIJ
Definition
A very small amount of something; just a little bit.
Usage & Nuances
'Smidge' is informal and often used with 'just a', as in 'just a smidge'. It means a tiny amount, especially when cooking or talking about adding something. Synonyms: 'bit', 'touch', 'drop'. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: poquito - pizcaPortuguese (BR): pouquinho - pitadinhaPortuguese (PT): bocadinho - pitadaChinese (Simplified): 一点点 - 一丁点Chinese (Traditional): 一點點 - 一丁點Hindi: थोड़ा सा - ज़रा साArabic: قليل جدًا - ذرةBengali: অল্প - সামান্যRussian: капелька - чуточкаJapanese: ほんの少し - ちょっとVietnamese: chút xíu - một chútKorean: 아주 조금 - 소량Turkish: bir tutam - azıcıkUrdu: ذرا سا - تھوڑا ساIndonesian: sedikit - secuil
Example Sentences
Can I have a smidge more sugar?
basic
Add a smidge of salt to the soup.
basic
There’s only a smidge left in the bottle.
basic
Could you move it over just a smidge?
natural
I’m only a smidge tired after the workout.
natural
Let’s wait a smidge longer to see if she arrives.
natural