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smidgen

American  
[smij-uhn] / ˈsmɪdʒ ən /
Or smidgin,

noun

  1. a very small amount.

    a smidgen of jam for your toast.
smidgen British  
/ ˈsmɪdʒən /

noun

  1. informal a very small amount or part

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Etymology

Origin of smidgen

First recorded in 1835–45; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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If Labour manage to win, even if only by a smidgen, it will be a huge psychological boost for Sir Keir Starmer after a particularly rough start to 2026 for him.

From BBC

Ms. Schmidt has clearly modeled her comedy-drama on Chekhov, with notable parallels to “The Seagull” and a smidgen of “Uncle Vanya” tossed in.

From The Wall Street Journal

For instance, T-Mobile could customize its offer for each individual, just a smidgen below competitors’ rates, rather than roll out broad-based pricing plans.

From The Wall Street Journal

A healthy economy could make that estimate look a smidgen too low.

From Barron's

She had already switched from Plan A to Plan B, but she was not one smidgen closer to rescuing Simon, locating the missing fortune-teller, or cracking the mystery of the Hixby’s Guide.

From Literature

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