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Well, the POTUS used the word smidgen as in Not a smidgen of corruption; and I realized I and many people dont understand what it means. So I thought I should make it easier for you. Find out for yourself. Cambridge Dictionary online: English definition of “smidgen” smidgen noun [S] (also smidgin, smidgeon) /ˈsmɪdʒ.ɪn/ informal › a very small amount: Could I have a smidgen more wine? It was five years since Id last seen him, but he hadnt changed a smidgen. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English English definition of “smidgen” smidgen noun [S] (also smidgin, smidgeon) /ˈsmɪdʒ.ɪn/ informal › a very small amount: Could I have a smidgen more wine? It was five years since Id last seen him, but he hadnt changed a smidgen. Oxford Dictionary online Definition of smidgen in English: smidgen Line breaks: smidgen Pronunciation: /ˈsmɪdʒɪn / (also smidgeon or smidgin) noun • informal A small amount of something: add a smidgen of cayenne More example sentences Origin mid 19th century: perhaps from Scots smitch in the same sense.
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