smatter
Have slight knowledge
To smatter is to have or display superficial knowledge of something: He smatters a bit of French.
The word is rare; its noun form **smattering** sees far more use.
A smattering is a small, scattered amount—typically of knowledge or learning, but also of other things: a smattering of applause, a smattering of rain.
Engage superficially
- cursoryHasty and incomplete
- shallowWithout much depth
- passingMoving by or temporary
- dilettanteSuperficial pursuer of arts
amateur · novice · beginner · rudimentary · elementary · introductory · superficial · slight
Indirect suggestion
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
- bitSmall amount or portion
- dashQuick burst or pinch
- sprinklingSmall scattered amount
scattering · handful · few · modicum · tinge · trace · suggestion · glimmer
dabble
Engage superficially
dilettante · amateur · novice · beginner · rudimentary · elementary · introductory · superficial · slight · scanty
hint
Indirect suggestion
sprinkling · scattering · handful · few · modicum · tinge · trace · suggestion · glimmer · inkling
stammer
Speak with involuntary repetitions
babble · garble · falter · hesitant · halting · choppy · incoherent · jumbled · fragmented · broken
smattermastery
Complete skill or control
expertise · command · proficiency · fluency · deep knowledge