a little something
noun
: a small thing or amount
I got you a little something for your birthday.
They offered him a little something to drink before dinner.
Dinner's running late—would you like a little something now?
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Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2023
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below For just a little something, this server takes the cake (get it?).
—Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2023
There's a little something for everyone, from small, cult-favorite producers to run-of-the-mill bottles.
—Kate Dingwall, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
That’s all thanks to a little something called gluten.
—Claire Saffitz, Bon Appétit, 10 Aug. 2023
See All Example Sentences for a little something
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“A little something.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20little%20something. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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