Meaning & Definition of word "Tidbit"
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.