Dittying: meaning, definitions and examples
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dittying
[ หdษชti ]
informal song
To 'ditty' typically refers to the act of composing or singing a short, simple song, often with a catchy or whimsical nature. It is often associated with lightheartedness and fun.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She spent the afternoon dittying while working in the garden.
- The children were dittying away as they played in the park.
- He enjoys dittying about his travel adventures.
- The rooftop party turned lively with everyone dittying together.
Translations
Translations of the word "dittying" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cancioneta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Liedchen
๐ฎ๐ฉ lagu kecil
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟััะตะฝัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ piosenka
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐๆฒ
๐ซ๐ท chanson
๐ช๐ธ cancioncita
๐น๐ท ลarkฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุบููุฉ ุตุบูุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pรญsniฤka
๐ธ๐ฐ pieseล
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๆฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ pesmica
๐ฎ๐ธ lag
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแฆแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mahnฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ cancioncita
Etymology
The word 'ditty' is believed to have originated from the late 17th century, likely derived from the earlier word 'dittyous' which described something that was sweet-sounding or pleasing to hear. It has roots in the French word 'ditie', which means 'a composition of verses' or 'song', and can be traced back to the Latin word 'dictus,' meaning 'to say' or 'to tell.' Over time, 'ditty' evolved to refer specifically to a simple song, often one with playful or humorous connotations. The term is commonly used in English-speaking countries, particularly in informal contexts where music and lightheartedness converge.