Smidgen Meaning in English
word
ˈsmɪdʒən
SMID-juhn
smˈɪdʒən
sm-ID-juhn
Definition
A very small amount of something; just a tiny bit.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used in the US, especially in cooking or when describing amounts. Similar words: "bit," "dash," "pinch." Usually not used for precise amounts.
Spanish: poquito - pizcaPortuguese (BR): pouquinho - pitadaPortuguese (PT): bocadinho - pitadaChinese (Simplified): 一丁点 - 一点点Chinese (Traditional): 一丁點 - 一點點Hindi: बहुत थोड़ाArabic: قليل جدًا - ذرةBengali: অল্প একটু - সামান্য পরিমাণRussian: капелька - щепотка - чуточкаJapanese: ほんの少し - ちょっぴりVietnamese: một chút xíu - một tẹoKorean: 아주 조금 - 소량Turkish: küçücük bir miktar - azıcıkUrdu: ذرا سا - بہت تھوڑاIndonesian: sedikit sekali - sejumput
Example Sentences
Could you give me just a smidgen of sugar in my tea?
basic
She added a smidgen of salt to the soup.
basic
I only have a smidgen of money left.
basic
Just a smidgen more and it will be perfect!
natural
All I need is a smidgen of luck right now.
natural
Can I have a smidgen of your time to talk?
natural