tidbit

American  

[tid-bit] / ˈtɪdˌbɪt /

especially British, titbit

noun

1. a delicate bit or morsel of food.

2. a choice or pleasing bit of anything, as news or gossip.

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tidbit British  

/ ˈtɪdˌbɪt /

noun

1. the usual US spelling of titbit

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Etymology

Origin of tidbit

First recorded in 1630–40; tide ¹ (in sense “feast day”) + bit ²

Example Sentences

There were a couple of those tidbits that if we had more time, I would love to add in there, but the essence of what those stories are did make the film ultimately.

From Los Angeles Times

For years, I’d been hearing tidbits from these readings, predictions she made for friends and friends of friends.

From Los Angeles Times

Penelope could not help adding this tidbit of information, for with so much going on, the children had been woefully short on lessons.

From Literature

On “Goldfish,” the Alchemist followed fellow rapping producer Hitboy’s lead and decided to rap about his own life, sharing tidbits about his family over warm, jazzy beats.

From Los Angeles Times

In the process, they picked up more disturbing tidbits.

From Literature

Related Words

• goody
• morsel