skosh

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Definition of skosh in English English dictionary

A tiny amount; a little bit; tad; smidgen; jot

He added just a skosh of vinegar, to give the recipe some zip.

A small amount; particle; insignificant, small, or meaningless part

care, concern

{i} (USA Slang) jot, a little bit, small amount

A small amount; a bit: "This is a well-plotted, economical thriller. Although the beginning is a skosh slow

Etymology

[ 'skOsh ] (noun.) 1952. From Japanese 少し (すこし, sukoshi; "a little").