tidbit

noun

tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit 

variants or less commonly titbit

ˈtit-ˌbit 

1

: a choice morsel of food

2

: a choice or pleasing bit (as of information)

Synonyms

• bit

Examples of tidbit in a Sentence

The book includes lots of juicy tidbits about the project's early days.

gave her an expensive box of chocolate tidbits

Recent Examples on the Web

LaVine revealed that tidbit when asked about his left-handed golf swing while playing basketball right-handed. —Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025

Co-curated by historian Julie Golia, the show fills two upstairs galleries and showcases The New Yorker’s history from its 1925 launch to the present, with stories, juicy tidbits and office artifacts that explore its history and cultural impact throughout the decades. —Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025

Weiner wrote the colorful lyrics filled with tidbits from the star’s storied career. —Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2025

At the world premiere, the actress spilled some interesting tidbits about her character. —Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 27 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from tit- (as in titmouse) + bit entry 3

First Known Use

circa 1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for tidbit

• acquit
• admit
• amrit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit
• dalit
• dendrite
• emit
• illite

Kids Definition

tidbit

noun

tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit 

variants also titbit

ˈtit-ˌbit 

1

: a small tasty piece of food

2

: a pleasing bit (as of news)