Jot (Noun)
Meaning 1
A slight but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch of garlic".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The soup could use a jot more seasoning to bring out the flavors.
- She added just a jot of sugar to the lemonade to balance out the tartness.
- A jot of tomato paste gave the sauce a rich and intense flavor.
- He added a jot of cinnamon to the apple pie to give it a warm and comforting taste.
- The dress needed just a jot more fabric in the waist to fit her perfectly.
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Meaning 2
A brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.