# skosh

/skoʊʃ/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/skosh
Updated: 2026-09-28

## Definition

a very small amount of something. You use it when you want just a little bit more or less of something, like a tiny bit of salt or a small change in size.

For teachers: a small amount; a bit or a smidgen. Derived from the Japanese word 'sukoshi', it is typically used in the phrase 'a skosh'.

## Examples

- I think the soup needs a skosh more salt.
- The tailor suggested shortening the sleeves by just a skosh to ensure the shirt fit perfectly.
- While the initial draft was nearly perfect, the editor felt that the conclusion needed to be a skosh more punchy to leave a lasting impression on the reader.

## Usage notes

- Typically appears in the construction 'a skosh' or 'a skosh of'.

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