Homonym: Smidgen (Measurement)
A "smidgen" is a small, often indefinite amount of something. It is commonly used in cooking to refer to a tiny quantity of an ingredient, such as a pinch of salt or a dash of spice. The term conveys the idea of a measurement that is less than a teaspoon, emphasizing its minimal nature.
In everyday language, "smidgen" can also describe anything that is small or insignificant. For example, one might say they have a smidgen of doubt about a plan or a smidgen of interest in a topic. This versatile term is often used informally to express a slight degree of something.