Definition
to sprinkle (pepper) onto (a steak): to scatter, to dust, to strew, to powder (pepper) onto (a steak)
a sprinkle (of chilli powder): a small quantity, a dash, a pinch (of chilli powder)
sprinkles (on a cake): multicolored pieces of sugar (used to decorate cakes, etc.)
- "-I wouldn't expect more than a few sprinkles."
- "The videos reveal that traces of anthrax were sprinkled onto our bluefin tuna steaks."
- "Cheese and sprinkles!"
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