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skosh S0456600 (skōsh)n. Slang A small amount; a bit: "This is a well-plotted, economical thriller. Although the beginning is a skosh slow, [the author] picks up the pace" (T. Jefferson Parker). [Japanese sukoshi.]skosh (skəʊʃ) nslang US a little bitskosh (skoʊʃ) n. Slang. a bit; jot: We need just a skosh more room. [1955–60, Amer.; < Japanese sukoshi a little (bit)] skosh
a skoshslang Only a little bit; a very small amount. Derived from the Japanese word sukoshi, meaning the same thing. Pronounced with a long O sound, as in "potion." Primarily heard in US. Adjust the mirror a skosh to the right. A: "Would you like some more wine?" B: "Just a skosh, thanks!See also: skoshskosh mod. a bit more. Move down a skosh so I can sit down. |