Meaning & Definition of word "Smattering"
Smattering
/ˈsmætərɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. a small amount of something, especially knowledge.
- Example: She had only a smattering of French, just enough to order food in Paris.
- 2. a slight or superficial understanding of a subject.
- Example: His smattering of history did not prepare him for the complexities of the debate.
- 3. a scattered or small number.
- Example: There was a smattering of applause after the performance, indicating that the audience was not fully impressed.
Etymology
●Late 17th century, from the verb 'smatter' meaning 'to speak with superficial knowledge'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
smattering of knowledge:
A small knowledge about a subject.
have a smattering:
To possess a surface-level understanding of something.
Related Words
scatter:
To spread out or to distribute.
dab:
A small amount or touch of something.
Slang Meanings of smattering
Meaning: A little bit of something, often used in a light or humorous context.
● Example Sentence: I only know a smattering of coding, enough to make a simple website.