How Do You Spell SMATTER?

Pronunciation: [smˈatə] (IPA)

The word "smatter" (/ˈsmætər/) is spelled with two syllables and six letters. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound (/æ/), while the second syllable has a schwa sound (/ə/). The "sm" consonant cluster is pronounced as a single sound (/sm/), without separating the two letters. "Smatter" is a verb that means to have a superficial or partial knowledge of something, or to speak a language poorly. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a small amount of something.

SMATTER Meaning and Definition

1. Smatter is a verb that typically describes the act of having or making a superficial knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or topic. It refers to having a limited, fragmented, or insufficient grasp or command over a subject matter, often resulting in a lack of depth or proficiency in that area.

   The term is often used to describe individuals who possess an incomplete or patchy understanding of a certain field, taking bits and pieces of information without having a comprehensive comprehension of the subject at hand. It implies a minimal understanding that lacks substance or expertise.

   Furthermore, "smatter" can also denote the act of speaking or conversing in a superficial or shallow way about a subject, often revealing one's lack of in-depth knowledge or the inability to engage in an intellectual discussion about it.

   The term can be used to describe someone who attempts to participate in a conversation or discussion on a particular topic without truly understanding it, merely making random or incorrect statements that showcase their limited understanding.

   Overall, "smatter" signifies a mediocre level of knowledge or understanding about a subject, suggesting that one does not possess a comprehensive or specialized expertise in that field.

2. To have a slight taste; to have a superficial and imperfect knowledge; to talk superficially.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SMATTER

• zmatter
• xmatter
• dmatter
• wmatter
• smztter
• smstter
• smwtter
• smqtter
• smarter
• smafter
• smagter
• smayter
• sma6ter
• sma5ter
• smatfer
• smatger
• smatyer
• smat6er

Etymology of SMATTER

The word "smatter" originates from Middle English, derived from the Old English verb "smaterian" or "smeortan". These Old English forms meant "to smolder, burn, or cauterize". The word evolved over time and in Middle English, it came to mean "to chatter or prattle" with no specific reference to burning. Later, it took on the additional sense of "to speak superficially or without understanding". Thus, "smatter" came to refer to someone who has a superficial or limited knowledge of a topic.

Similar spelling words for SMATTER

• smotherer,
• somateria,
• smothers,
• smattering,
• smother,
• smothering,
• smithers,
• smitherman,
• smathers,
• smothered,
• Smotherman,
• Smither.

Plural form of SMATTER is SMATTERS

Conjugate verb Smatter

CONDITIONAL

I would smatter

you would smatter

he/she/it would smatter

we would smatter

they would smatter

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be smattering

you would be smattering

he/she/it would be smattering

we would be smattering

they would be smattering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have smatter

you would have smatter

he/she/it would have smatter

we would have smatter

they would have smatter

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been smattering

you would have been smattering

he/she/it would have been smattering

we would have been smattering

they would have been smattering

FUTURE

I will smatter

you will smatter

he/she/it will smatter

we will smatter

they will smatter

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be smattering

you will be smattering

he/she/it will be smattering

we will be smattering

they will be smattering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have smattered

you will have smattered

he/she/it will have smattered

we will have smattered

they will have smattered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been smattering

you will have been smattering

he/she/it will have been smattering

we will have been smattering

they will have been smattering

IMPERATIVE

you smatter

we let´s smatter

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to smatter

PAST

I smattered

you smattered

he/she/it smattered

we smattered

they smattered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was smattering

you were smattering

he/she/it was smattering

we were smattering

they were smattering

PAST PARTICIPLE

smattered

PAST PERFECT

I had smattered

you had smattered

he/she/it had smattered

we had smattered

they had smattered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been smattering

you had been smattering

he/she/it had been smattering

we had been smattering

they had been smattering

PRESENT

I smatter

you smatter

he/she/it smatters

we smatter

they smatter

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am smattering

you are smattering

he/she/it is smattering

we are smattering

they are smattering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

smattering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have smattered

you have smattered

he/she/it has smattered

we have smattered

they have smattered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been smattering

you have been smattering

he/she/it has been smattering

we have been smattering

they have been smattering

I would have smattered

we would have smattered

you would have smattered

he/she/it would have smattered

they would have smattered