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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSmidgeon
/ˈsmɪdʒ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A very small amount or fragment of something.
"Add just a smidgeon of salt to the simmering soup." - 2
A tiny bit or trace of a quality or condition.
"She showed a smidgeon of hesitation before accepting the offer."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the mid 19th century, smidgeon (also spelled smidgen) is likely derived from the Scottish word 'smidge', a small particle or speck, combined with the diminutive suffix '-on'. It entered broader English colloquial usage as an expressive descriptor for minimal quantities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Smidgeon" is said worldwide
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peu
Transliteration: pø
"Ajoutez un peu de sel."
Spur
Transliteration: ʃpuːɐ̯
"Fügen Sie eine Spur Salz hinzu."
pizzico
Transliteration: ˈpittʃiko
"Aggiungi un pizzico di sale."
pizca
Transliteration: ˈpitska
"Añade una pizca de sal."
pitada
Transliteration: piˈtadɐ
"Adicione uma pitada de sal."
चुटकी भर
Transliteration: chutki bhar
"सूप में चुटकी भर नमक डालें।"
少许
Transliteration: shǎoxǔ
"汤里加少许盐。"
조금
Transliteration: jogeum
"수프에 소금을 조금 넣으세요."
少々
Transliteration: shōshō
"スープに塩を少々加えます。"
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