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Skosh

2 stages from Japanese to English.

Today it means a small amount; a little bit
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Stage 1 of 2
sukoshi
Japanese · medieval
"a little bit"
meaning "a little" or "a small amount"
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Stage 2 of 2
skosh
English · 1950s
"a small amount"
adopted by American servicemen stationed in Japan
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