Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

smidgeon

noun
/ˈsmɪdʒən/
Definition
A small amount or quantity.
Examples
  • There was a smidgeon of chocolate left in the bowl.
  • If you add a smidgeon more salt, it will taste just right.
  • She only wants a smidgeon of cream in her coffee.
Meaning
A smidgeon refers to a tiny amount of something. It is often used informally to describe something that is negligible or barely measurable.
Synonyms
  • bit
  • trace
  • dab
  • touch
  • smidgen