Meaning & Definition of word "Tidbit"
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Tidbit
/ˈtɪdˌbɪt/
noun:
- 1. a small and particularly interesting fact or piece of information.
- Example: She shared an intriguing tidbit about the history of the old tree in the park.
- 2. a small morsel of food.
- Example: The chef offered a delicious tidbit of the new dessert he was preparing.
Etymology
The term 'tidbit' originated in the 17th century, from the combination of 'tid' referring to something neat or nice and 'bit' referring to a small piece.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a tidbit of information:
a small but interesting piece of information
spilling the tidbits:
sharing small bits of gossip or information
news tidbits:
short news items or snippets
Related Words
snippet:
a small portion or extract from a larger content.
morsel:
a small bite or mouthful of food.
Slang Meanings of tidbit
Meaning: A juicy piece of gossip or news.
Example Sentence: Did you hear the latest tidbit about the office romance?
Meaning: A small amount of fun or interesting information.
Example Sentence: I found a tidbit about the new video game that's coming out.