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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Two other tidbits: The Titans fired general manager Ran Carthon, a further signal of dysfunction in the franchise. Chris Branch, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 His appearance and references to his backstory offer enticing tidbits to generate interest. Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024 Here’s the full video of the reveal, which includes the tidbit about backward compatibility. Andrew Webster, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025 Viewers have combed every corner of David Lynch’s long-lingering frames for extra tidbits of intel and meaning, while others spot those blood-red curtains hanging over black-and-white tiles and can’t change the channel fast enough. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025 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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“Tidbit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tidbit. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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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