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
• cate [archaic]
• dainty
• delectable
• delicacy
• goody
• goodie
• kickshaw
• treat
• viand

Examples of tidbit in a Sentence

I just heard a juicy tidbit about your brother.

gave her an expensive box of chocolate tidbits

Recent Examples on the Web

This was 1975 with a new Led Zeppelin LP in hand — but in this case minus even an album cover or liner notes to be pored over for meager tidbits of insight into the musical journey set to unfold. —Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 20 July 2024

Here are a few intriguing tidbits to get your planning gears turning: Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu has awe-inspiring sea caves, a dog-friendly area and allows alcohol (not in glass). —Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2024

Here are some sights and tidbits from the second day of the convention in Milwaukee as spotted by the Washington Examiner staff. —Marisa Schultz, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 July 2024

During one concert, Carpenter recalled, a fan unexpectedly told her a personal tidbit about their father leaving their family. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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)