Definitions for smattering

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smattering smat·ter·ing

Spelling: [smat-er-ing]

IPA: /ˈsmæt ər ɪŋ/

Smattering is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 1131 anagrams from letters in smattering (aegimnrstt).

Definitions for smattering

noun

1. a slight, superficial, or introductory knowledge of something:
2. slight or superficial knowledge; smattering.

adjective

1. slight or superficial.

verb (used with object)

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

Origin of smattering

First recorded in 1530-40; smatter + -ing¹, -ing²

Examples for smattering

For the non-greenhorn, though, there is fun to be had in the smattering of fearless, at times audacious, assertions.

I had, therefore, only a smattering knowledge of the theory of this duty.

A smattering of English Literature, and less than a smattering of French.

The long crypt tunnels into a hillside, only visible by a smattering of skylights peeking up between graves.

He had a smattering of most things, this uncle, especially the vocabularies.

Then, again, he must have a smattering of French, and affect to be above old England.

There was a smattering of clean-cut sensation seekers and a few actual Hindus as well.

To buy them wisely, a smattering of their history is a requisite.

“There were a smattering of reactions,” Hoyt told The Daily Beast.

“I will be here in August 2014,” he thundered to a smattering of laughs and applause.