smattering

Meaning

Noun

1. A superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject.
2. A small number or amount of something.

Verb

present participle and gerund of smatter

smatter

• Verb
• Noun

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Synonyms

superficial knowledge

handful

dab

grain

jot

limited

morsel

scintilla

shred

snip

speck

splodge

spot

sprinkling

superficial

tincture

talk like a baby

atomic

speak haltingly

bit

Translations

infarinatura

coneixement superficial

Halbwissen

Geplapper

oberflächlich redend

oberflächliche Kenntnisse

nocions

Gelalle

Gepappel

gebrochenes Sprechen

πασάλειμμα

επιπόλαιη γνώση

poignée

légère connaissance

grapat

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: smateringe

In summary

From smatter + -ing.