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smatter

[ smat-er ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to speak (a language, words, etc.) with superficial knowledge or understanding.
  2. to dabble in.


noun

  1. a slight or superficial knowledge; smattering:

    She gets by with only a smatter of musical knowledge.

  2. a small amount or number; smattering:

    a smatter of applause; smatters of nervous laughter.

smatter

/ ˈ²õ³¾Ã¦³ÙÉ™ /

noun

  1. a smattering
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. rare.
    intr to prattle
  2. archaic.
    tr to dabble in
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ²õ³¾²¹³Ù³Ù±ð°ù±ð°ù, noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of smatter1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; further origin uncertain; perhaps from Scandinavian; Danish, Norwegian smadre “to splash, smash (to pieces),†Swedish smattra “to clatter, rattle†( Middle Low German smetern “to chatterâ€), but the semantic development is unclear
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of smatter1

C14 (in the sense: to prattle): of uncertain origin; compare Middle High German smetern to gossip
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The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival posted its set times for both of its weekends, with a fresh smattering of Millennial guitar rock added.

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The songs performed are popular music, with a few smatterings of classics from the last century, including “California Dreamin’†by the Mamas & the Papas and the John Denver hit “Take Me Home, Country Roads.â€

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However, a smattering of experts consider Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. a viable first pick as well.

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As we returned to the Grace E. Simons Lodge parking lot, a smattering of childrens’ birthday parties were just getting underway in the park.

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Garnish with chopped hazelnuts, a smattering of minced chives and some of the chopped fennel fronds.

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