a little

1. noun A small amount. A: "Do you want dessert?" B: "I'll just have a little since I'm still pretty full from dinner."

2. adjective Slightly. I'm a little tired after going to the gym, but I can still meet you for dinner, don't worry!

1. A small amount, as in Will you have some more meat? Yes, just a little. [Early 1400s]

2. Somewhat or rather, slightly, as in I am a little annoyed with Harry. [Late 1300s] For a synonym, see a bit.

Somewhat; a bit: felt a little better.

See also: little

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After a little while, Granma tole me say, "Granpa, Granma say you don't know nothing 'bout playing cards.

I shifted a little on his lap, and he looked at me and smiled.

I ain't hardly know what she was talking about, then I 'membered them words I said rhymed a little bit.

Selma sighed a little bit and sit down on the low bunk.

My Mama good-looking, even though she got a little bit of a temper, like me.

She sigh a little and turn around like I was going to say something bad.

She humming a little song and her hips switch when she walk.

It had a little kitchen table and chairs and some nice cabinets.

Well, one night your Grandfather tried to do a little something extra.

A lot of guys seem to be getting into a little lull at the same time," A's manager Bob Geren said.

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