smattering

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A shallow or superficial knowledge of a subject.

   She knows a smattering of Greek, but not enough to carry on a conversation.

2. 2
   noun

   A small amount or number of something.

   There’s only a smattering of people who oppose the first amendment.

3. 3
   noun

   a slight or superficial understanding of a subject

4. 4
   noun

   a small number or amount

5. 5
   verb

   present participle and gerund of smatter

Etymology

From Middle English smateringe, smattrynge, equivalent to smatter + -ing.