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tomtit


tom·tit

noun \ˈtäm-ˌtit, täm-ˈ\

Definition of TOMTIT

: any of various small active birds

Origin of TOMTIT

probably short for tomtitmouse, from the name Tom + titmouse
First Known Use: 1700

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