# smattering

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/ · frequency rank #46,183

## Definitions
1. A shallow or superficial knowledge of a subject.
2. A small amount or number of something.

## Etymology
From smatter + -ing.

## Easily confused with
- **stuttering** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/smattering-vs-stuttering)
- **sputtering** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/smattering-vs-sputtering)
- **smothering** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/smattering-vs-smothering)
- **scattering** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/scattering-vs-smattering)
- **shattering** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/shattering-vs-smattering)

## Common misspellings (14)
`msattering`, `samttering`, `smatering`, `smatetring`, `smatteirng`, `smatterign`, `smatteringg`, `smatterinng`, `smatternig`, `smatterring`, `smattreing`, `smmattering`, `smtatering`, `ssmattering`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/smattering