Smattering

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsmæ.tÉ™(ɹ).ɪŋ/
• US IPA: /ˈsmæɾɹ̩ɪŋ/

Full definition of smattering

Noun

1. A superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject.She knows a smattering of Greek, but not enough to carry on a conversation.
2. A small number or amount of something.There’s only a smattering of people who oppose the second amendment.

Synonyms

• (small amount) see also .

Verb

1. Present participle of smatter

Anagrams

• metastring