English Explanatory Dictionary

smattering

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A shallow or superficial knowledge of a subject.
  2. A small amount or number of something.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of smatter

Pronunciation

/ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈsmætɚɪŋ/ en-us-smattering.ogg

Word forms

smattering smatterings

Etymology

From smatter + -ing.

Synonyms

smatter ace atom atomy aught bissel bit crumb glimpse dab damn dash diddly glint dot spatter drop dusting fleck glimmer hint flip flyspeck grain halfpennyworth inch iota jot lick mite modicum molecule morceau morsel mote ooch ounce particle pennyworth piece pinch relish scantling semblance scent scintilla scooch scrap scruple shred skerrick skoosh skosh sliver smattering smidge smidgen smidget smidgy smitch
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