a slight, superficial, or introductory knowledge of something: a smattering of Latin. a small amount or number: She's written a smattering of poetry.

What does Smattered mean?

intransitive verb. : to talk superficially : babble. transitive verb. 1 : to speak with spotty or superficial knowledge smatters French.

What is a smattering of snow?

a light sprinkling of snow.