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smatter
[ smat-er ]
verb (used with object)
- to speak (a language, words, etc.) with superficial knowledge or understanding.
- to dabble in.
noun
- a slight or superficial knowledge; smattering:
She gets by with only a smatter of musical knowledge.
- a small amount or number; smattering:
a smatter of applause; smatters of nervous laughter.
smatter
/ ˈæə /
noun
- a smattering
verb
- rare.intr to prattle
- archaic.tr to dabble in
Derived Forms
- ˈٳٱ, noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of smatter1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of smatter1
Example Sentences
It was also around this time a smattering of fans started to voice their frustration with Ange-ball and Postecoglou's lack of tactical plan B.
The selection before me is just a smattering of the non-cocoa containing alternatives to chocolate that are creeping into the European retail market right now.
Between the traditional cottages and smattering of shops on the main street, a giant, technicolour mural of Sir Alexander Fleming, the man who discovered penicillin, now looks out over the town.
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.
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.”
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