Smidgen — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈsmi-jən/ smid·gen

Meaning & Definition of Smidgen

Smidgen (noun)

  1. a small amount, bit

Smidgen (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a very small amount

    "the maid cleaned the house until there wasn't even a smidgen of dust left"

    similar: ace, bit, crumb, dab, dram, driblet, glimmer, hint, lick, little, mite, nip, ounce, particle, peanuts, ray, scintilla, scruple, shade, shadow, shred, skosh, smack, smell, snap, soupçon, spark, spatter, speck, splash, spot, sprinkling, strain, streak, suspicion, tad, touch, trace, drop in the bucket
    related: hoot, iota, jot, minim, minimum, modicum, semblance, syllable, tittle, vestige, whit, atom, dot, fleck, flyspeck, grain, granule, molecule, morsel, mote, nubbin, patch, scrap, dash, drop, pinch, part, portion, section, bite, nibble, taste, handful, scattering, smatter, smattering, dose, shot, chip, flake, fragment, shard, shiver, sliver, smithereens, splinter, tatter, clipping, paring, shaving
    near: abundance, barrel, boatload, bucket, bundle, bushel, deal, fistful, gobs, heaps, lashings (chiefly British), loads, lot, mass, mess, mountain, much, oodles, passel, peck, pile, plenty, potful, profusion, quantity, raft, reams, scads, stack, wad, wealth, volume, bonanza, embarrassment, excess, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill, overmuch, oversupply, superabundance, superfluity, surfeit, surplus, chunk, hunk, lump, slab

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Smidgen

The most common words with a similar meaning to Smidgen:

ace, bit, crumb, dab, dram, driblet, glimmer, hint, lick, little, mite, nip, ounce, particle, peanuts, ray, scintilla, scruple, shade, shadow, shred, skosh, smack, smell, snap, soupçon, spark, spatter, speck, splash, spot, sprinkling, strain, streak, suspicion, tad, touch, trace, drop in the bucket

Related Words for Smidgen

hoot, iota, jot, minim, minimum, modicum, semblance, syllable, tittle, vestige, whit, atom, dot, fleck, flyspeck, grain, granule, molecule, morsel, mote, nubbin, patch, scrap, dash, drop, pinch, part, portion, section, bite

Near Antonyms of Smidgen

abundance, barrel, boatload, bucket, bundle, bushel, deal, fistful, gobs, heaps, lashings, loads, lot, mass, mess, mountain, much, oodles, passel, peck, pile, plenty, potful, profusion, quantity, raft, reams, scads, stack, wad

Origin & Etymology of Smidgen

probably alteration of English dialect smitch soiling mark

First known use: 1845

Frequently Asked Questions about Smidgen

What does "Smidgen" mean?

"Smidgen" means a small amount, bit. As a noun, it is defined as: a small amount, bit.

What is another word for "Smidgen"?

Other words for "Smidgen" include ace, bit, crumb, dab, dram, driblet, glimmer and hint. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Smidgen" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Smidgen"?

There are 89 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Smidgen". Common alternatives include ace, bit, crumb, dab, dram, driblet, glimmer, hint, lick and little.

How do you use "Smidgen" in a sentence?

Examples of "Smidgen" in a sentence: "the maid cleaned the house until there wasn't even a smidgen of dust left".

Is "Smidgen" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Smidgen" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Smidgen"?

"Smidgen" is pronounced /ˈsmi-jən/ and divided into syllables as smid·gen.

What is the origin of the word "Smidgen"?

"Smidgen" comes from probably alteration of English dialect smitch soiling mark. First known use: 1845.

What is another word for "Smidgen" meaning "a very small amount"?

When "Smidgen" (noun) means a very small amount, synonyms include ace, bit, crumb, dab, dram and driblet.