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bitty

adjective bit·ty \ ˈbi-tē \

Definition of bitty

chiefly British
: made up of or containing bits; especially : not cohesive or flowing

First Known Use of bitty

1892

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bitty

adjective

Definition of bitty

: small, tiny
  • a little bitty room

First Known Use of bitty

1905

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