I. ˈsma-tər verb
Etymology: Middle English smateren to make dirty, talk idly
Date: 15th century
intransitive verb
: to talk superficially : babble
transitive verb
1. : to speak with spotty or superficial knowledge
smatter s French
2. : to dabble in
• smat·ter·er -tər-ər noun
II. noun
Date: 1668
: smattering
a smatter of applause