Bit and Smudge

Bit

Bit noun - A very small piece.

Smudge and bit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smudge" instead a noun "Bit".

Nearby Word: bite

Smudge

Smudge noun - A mark of guilt or disgrace.

Bit and smudge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bit" instead a noun "Smudge".

Nearby Words: smudged, smudgy, smudging

How words are described

single single bit single smudge
small small bit small smudge
little little bit little smudge
tiny tiny bit tiny smudge
Other adjectives: slightest, last.

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Left Behind Romance-Inducing Smudge: This happens early in the series, when Chloe is eating a cookie and has a bit of chocolate on her cheek.
  • Convection Schmonvection To be fair, Joe nearly gets blown to bits when he almost opens a door that has smoke pouring from under it (Frank knocks him out of the way), but then both Hardys are shown entering rooms with raging flames to rescue people, with no ill effects beyond a bit of smudge and coughing.
  • Series / The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries To be fair, Joe nearly gets blown to kingdom come when he almost opens a door that has smoke pouring from under it (Frank knocks him out of the way), but then both Hardys are shown entering rooms with raging flames to rescue people, with no ill effects beyond a bit of smudge and coughing.
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