tidbit

noun

tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
variants or less commonly titbit
1
: a choice morsel of food
2
: a choice or pleasing bit (as of information)

Examples of tidbit in a Sentence

I just heard a juicy tidbit about your brother. gave her an expensive box of chocolate tidbits
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The first filing contained a few new tidbits of unflattering evidence against Trump and his campaign officials related to the 2020 election. Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Oct. 2024 Bloober encourages you to poke around all of its decrepit nooks and crannies in order to find resources and unearth story tidbits. Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024 Plus, tidbits from the team behind the beloved longtime series, Love Productions. Phones aren't allowed in the tent Contestants are asked to give their phones over before ending the tent where the competition takes place, season 9 contestant Karen Wright told Express in October 2019. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Ahead of the book's publication, Mike shared these tidbits about his royal in-laws. Marina Watts, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tidbit 

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from tit- (as in titmouse) + bit entry 3

First Known Use

circa 1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tidbit was circa 1640

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Cite this Entry

“Tidbit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tidbit. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

tidbit

noun
tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
variants also titbit
1
: a small tasty piece of food
2
: a pleasing bit (as of news)

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