Smidge

/smɪdʒ/ noun

Definition

A very small amount of something, a tiny bit or pinch.

Etymology

Origin uncertain, but possibly related to 'smutch' (a stain or smudge). Used in American English from the early 1900s as informal slang for a small quantity.

Kelly Says

Recipes that call for 'just a smidge' of salt show how powerful tiny amounts can be—one smidge too much can completely ruin a dish!

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