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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SMIDGE

From smidgen.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SMIDGE

smidge  [smɪdʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SMIDGE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Smidge is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SMIDGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of smidge in the English dictionary

The definition of smidge in the dictionary is a very small amount or part.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SMIDGE


afterimage
ˈɑːftərˌɪmɪdʒ
damage
ˈdæmɪdʒ
fumage
ˈfjuːmɪdʒ
grammage
ˈɡræmɪdʒ
homage
ˈhɒmɪdʒ
image
ˈɪmɪdʒ
microimage
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌɪmɪdʒ
midge
mɪdʒ
pilgrimage
ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ
plumage
ˈpluːmɪdʒ
primage
ˈpraɪmɪdʒ
redamage
riːˈdæmɪdʒ
reimage
riːˈɪmɪdʒ
rummage
ˈrʌmɪdʒ
scrimmage
ˈskrɪmɪdʒ
scrummage
ˈskrʌmɪdʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SMIDGE

smicker
smicket
smidgen
smidgeon
smidgin
smifligate
smilacaceous
smilax
smile
smileful
smileless
smiler
Smiles
smilet
smiley
smiling
smilingly
smilodon
smir
smirch

WORDS THAT END LIKE SMIDGE

Bainbridge
biting midge
bridge
Cambridge
cartridge
Coolidge
fridge
gall midge
Golden Gate Bridge
Lethbridge
London Bridge
nuke the fridge
partridge
porridge
ridge
Stamford Bridge
suspension bridge
Tonbridge
Trowbridge
Uxbridge

Synonyms and antonyms of smidge in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «smidge» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SMIDGE

Find out the translation of smidge to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of smidge from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «smidge» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

【熊
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pizca
570 millions of speakers

English

smidge
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

smidge
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سميدجي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

smidge
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

smidge
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

smidge
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

smidge
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Smidge
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

smidge
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

smidge
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

smidge
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Smidge
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

smidge
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

smidge
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

धुके
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

smidge
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

smidge
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

smidge
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

smidge
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

smidge
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

smidge
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

smidge
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

smidge
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

smidge
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of smidge

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SMIDGE»

The term «smidge» is regularly used and occupies the 91.756 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SMIDGE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about smidge

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SMIDGE»

Discover the use of smidge in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to smidge and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Power of Poems: Straight from the Heart
This book is dedicated to many people I dearly love.
Aletha "Smidge" Semarge, 2006
2
You Take It From Here
10. 11. 7. Danielle goes into detail about both her and Smidge's family lives when they were younger. How do you think their respective experiences growing up shaped the women they became? 8. How would you describe Smidge and Henry  ...
Pamela Ribon, 2012
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The Grammar of Polarity: Pragmatics, Sensitivity, and the ...
This produces a relatively weak assertion, which clashes with the emphatic nature of the NPI. Similar considerations apply to attenuating PPIs like some and a smidge. (7) a. Brandon had a smidge of jelly on his collar. b. *Brandon didn't have a ...
Michael Israel, 2011
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A Smidge of This a Dab of That: Recipes from Creekland
Maybe you marveled at the way she magically transformed simple ingredients into memorable confectionery delight, while filling the house with the most incredible aromas.~~~~~~~Thus begins "A Smidge of This and a Dab of That - Recipes from ...
Peggy Strickland, 2010
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Knockout Mouse: A Bill Damen Mystery
I can't say I know for sure MC124 is dangerous until we know the origin of Smidge, the knockout mouse.” “That's what I'm here for.” I drew the diary and the zip disks from a folded paper grocery bag. “The file names on these disks look ...
James Calder, 2010
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Death Ray Butterfly
Caught me all right, but scratched the hell out of me too. I still have the lacerations on my chest, been sixty years by now. Me and Smidge McCullers used to do that trick, him on roller skates even, the rickety four wheel kind. One summer we ...
Tom Lichtenberg, 2010
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City of Stone
"That's not gold, Smidge," he said. "Uh-huh," Smidge said. "No, it's not." Rusty Baker, grandfather to Derry "Smidgen" Baker, was having a problem, though. The barbecue itself was melting and puddling like the cheese oozing off the burger ...
Richard Benke, 2007
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Inspector Mole and the Frozen Stiff
Me and Smidge McCullers used to do that trick, him on roller skates even, the rickety four wheel kind. One summer we swore to conquer that mountain, limbs be damned, and damned if we didn't. Old Smidge could have used that kind of ...
Tom Lichtenberg
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Passage to Stomio
A. SMIDGE. OF. S. URPRISE. THE. CART STOPPED. Thresi was pulled from the cart and forced to stand. Thresi quickly scanned for Tiger, but she could only find a pile of rope. “I was wrong. I thought she was here!” Milo said angrily as he was  ...
Rachel Econ, 2008
10
Karlson Flies Again
Now, anytime Karlson pops in, Smidge knows that there's fun and adventure in store. In this collection of stories, they gobble cream buns, do their very best to frighten the new housekeeper and almost become television stars!
Astrid Lindgren, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SMIDGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term smidge is used in the context of the following news items.
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SMIDGE WITH MIDGE: Attentive neighbors save man; animals need …
Last Sunday, while I was visiting my older son and his family in Shorewood, in the Milwaukee area, a thoughtful event occurred on their beautiful urban walk ... «Aiken Standard, Jul 15»
2
Blessed are the cheesemakers, for they have defined the smidge
To recap, this diminutive measure is a favoured unit in our post-pub nosh neckfiller recipes, as in "a smidge of furikake seasoning" – although we've never ... «The Register, Jul 15»
3
Baby sugar glider's rescue leaves message for pet owners
TINY SMIDGE: A baby sugar glider was rescued after its mum died, and is being cared for by WIRES volunteer Barbara Wilkins. Cathy Adams ... «Northern Star, Jul 15»
4
Work on Rouge River bridge moves a smidge
For two years, businesses in southwest Detroit and environs have complained about the slow, or nonexistent, pace of bridge repairs on the Rouge River. «Crain's Detroit Business, Jul 15»
5
FTSE100 tipped to open a smidge lower
The headline index is tipped to start the last session of the week flat to slightly lower, according to financial websites, as the dust starts to settle after Greece ... «Interactive Investor, Jul 15»
6
​Another sunny and hot day in store - with just a smidge of rain
RAIN could spoil the party at around 1pm today, but otherwise the weather is looking a lot better for Swansea Bay than had been predicted by the Met Office. «South Wales Evening Post, Jul 15»
7
California Kindly Asks You To Turn Down The AC A Smidge
It's hot, as we're sure you've noticed, and state officials have issued a Flex Alert, requesting we all try to reduce our energy consumption today and tomorrow. «LAist, Jun 15»
8
Cat Smidge, rescued by holiday maker Anthony Hufton, makes a …
He decided to bring Smidge back to England but after approaching holiday company reps realised he could not afford the £3,000 needed to get her back. «Kent Online, Jun 15»
9
Karlson on the Roof by Astrid Lindgren - review
This book is the story of Karlson and Smidge, who get up to lots of adventures together. Karlson is a chubby man who loves toffee and playing tricks on people ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
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Smidge Wines extends distribution reach
Smidge Wines The new relationship will enhance Smidge's distribution of its most popular wines, including its Houdini Sauvignon Blanc, Adamo and Magic Dirt. «The Shout, Jun 15»

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