Word for the day smidgen

[Josiah]

[h=1]smidgen[/h]

[smij-uh n]
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noun1.a very small amount:a smidgen of jam for your toast.



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Also, smidgin, smidgeon.



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1835-1845

1835-45; origin uncertain

 

[hollydolly]

This is a word that is in regular use here in the UK...meaning a tiny amount.

 

[oakapple]

Yes, I use this word a lot , although when I say [when offered some cake] 'Oh go on then, just a smidgen' I really mean a good slice!but that's just me.Don't you use this word in the US?

 

[Meanderer]

it just takes a smidgen
To poison a pigeon

 

[Josiah]

Remember this song from way way back.

 

[oakapple]

Tom Lehrer, the height of satirical sophistication back in the 60's.Or was it late 50's?