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Tidbit: meaning, definitions and examples

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tidbit

 

[ ˈtɪdˌbɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

small amount

A tidbit is a small and particularly interesting or flavorful piece of information, food, or news. It often refers to a small treat or morsel that is tantalizing and enticing.

Synonyms

bit, morsel, nugget, snack, snippet.

Examples of usage

  • She shared a tidbit about the upcoming movie plot.
  • The chef served a delicious tidbit of smoked salmon.
  • I heard a tidbit on the radio about the latest fashion trends.

Translations

Translations of the word "tidbit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pedaço

🇮🇳 छोटा टुकड़ा

🇩🇪 Häppchen

🇮🇩 potongan kecil

🇺🇦 закуска

🇵🇱 kąsek

🇯🇵 一口

🇫🇷 morceau

🇪🇸 bocado

🇹🇷 atıştırmalık

🇰🇷 조각

🇸🇦 قطعة صغيرة

🇨🇿 kousek

🇸🇰 kúsok

🇨🇳 小片

🇸🇮 kos

🇮🇸 bita

🇰🇿 кішкене бөлік

🇬🇪 ნაჭერი

🇦🇿 kiçik parça

🇲🇽 bocado

Etymology

The word 'tidbit' originated in the 18th century, derived from the combination of two parts: 'tid' and 'bit'. The 'tid' part is thought to come from a verb dialect meaning 'to be tidy', suggesting a small and neat piece. The 'bit' part simply refers to a small amount. Initially, it often referred to a small morsel of food but later expanded to include interesting pieces of information or news. The word has become commonly used in both culinary and conversational contexts, reflecting its versatile nature in describing delightful small things.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,848 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.