Definition of SMATTERING

smattering

Meanings

Plural: smatterings

Noun

  • a small number or amount
  • a slight or superficial understanding of a subject
  • A superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject.
  • A small number or amount of something.

Verb

  • work with in an amateurish manner
  • to talk foolishly
  • speak with spotty or superficial knowledge
  • present participle and gerund of smatter

Origin / Etymology

From smatter + -ing.

Synonyms

babble, blather, blether, blither, dabble, handful, modicum, play around, smatter

Scrabble Score: 13

smattering is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
smattering is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
smattering is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

smattering is a valid Words With Friends word