noun
smidge
SMIHJ
Smidge (noun) means (informal) A tiny amount; a smidgen. Example: “Add just a smidge of salt to the sauce.”
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(informal) A tiny amount; a smidgen.
"Add just a smidge of salt to the sauce."
How to use smidge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very small amount of something.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a smidge of
just a smidge
Word forms
smidges plural
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What does “smidge” mean?
The word “smidge” means (informal) A tiny amount; a smidgen. In plain terms, a very small amount of something.
How do you pronounce “smidge”?
“Smidge” is pronounced SMIHJ (/ˈsmɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “smidge” in a sentence?
Here is “smidge” used in a sentence: “Add just a smidge of salt to the sauce.”
What part of speech is “smidge”?
“Smidge” is a noun.