a little something

noun
UK: /ə ˈlɪtl̩ ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
US: /ə ˈlɪtl̩ ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

  1. A small gift or present, often given as a token of appreciation or affection.

    1. I brought you a little something to thank you for your help. [ ] [ ]
    2. He gave his mother a little something special for her birthday to show his gratitude. [ ] [ ]

  2. A small amount of food or drink, typically offered as a snack or refreshment.

    1. Would you like a little something to eat with your coffee? [ ] [ ]
    2. She always keeps a little something handy in case anyone gets hungry during the meeting. [ ] [ ]

  3. An unspecified or unidentifiable item or thing.

    1. I think there's a little something stuck in my shoe, it's annoying. [ ] [ ]
    2. There was a little something different about the way she smiled, but I couldn't quite place it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

token dash hint touch
a little something adverb

  1. To have a small amount of a particular quality or characteristic.

    1. She needs a little something to cheer up after the bad news. [ ] [ ]
    2. This cake needs a little something extra like a bit of lemon zest to make it perfect. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "a little something" in English means: A small gift or present, often given as a token of appreciation or affection., A small amount of food or drink, typically offered as a snack or refreshment., An unspecified or unidentifiable item or thing..

The phonetic transcription of "a little something" is /ə ˈlɪtl̩ ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ in British English and /ə ˈlɪtl̩ ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "a little something": token, dash, hint, touch.

Example usage of "a little something": "I brought you a little something to thank you for your help.". More examples on the page.