tidbit

noun

tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
variants or less commonly titbit
1
: a choice morsel of food
2
: a choice or pleasing bit (as of information)

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
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While the cast is supposed to keep details of the reunion under wraps until the episode airs, there have been tidbits of information that have trickled out over the last few weeks since the reunion filmed. Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025 Throughout his speech, Trump sprinkled tidbits of praise and guidance to the Alabama graduates, lauding in particular the school’s athletics and Nick Saban, the university’s former football coach who introduced Trump before his speech. Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 2 May 2025 In the months following the Drake and Lamar beef, fans have become hypervigilant of every piece of news, labeling each tidbit as a win (W) for their person or a loss (L) for the other. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025 Those who attended arrived for the afternoon ready to learn and gather tidbits regarding panelists and their journeys leading sustainable practices either personally or professionally. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tidbit

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tidbit was circa 1640

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“Tidbit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tidbit. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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tidbit

noun
tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
variants also titbit
1
: a small tasty piece of food
2
: a pleasing bit (as of news)

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