tittle

[tit-l]

noun

1. a dot or other small mark in writing or printing, used as a diacritic, punctuation, etc.

2. a very small part or quantity; a particle, jot, or whit.

   He said he didn't care a tittle.

tittle

/ ˈtɪtəl /

noun

1. a small mark in printing or writing, esp a diacritic

2. a jot; particle

Word History and Origins

Origin of tittle¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English titel, Old English titul, from Medieval Latin titulus “inscription, label, ticket, mark over a letter or word.” See title

Word History and Origins

Origin of tittle¹

C14: from Medieval Latin titulus label, from Latin: _title

Example Sentences

Sarwar, when asked about the prospect of a Labour leadership challenge, told reporters: "I think we should ignore the internal political tittle tattle and get on with delivering for the country."

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He also accused BBC News of "uncorroborated tittle tattle" in its reporting.

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He accused BBC News of "uncorroborated tittle tattle" in its reporting.

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Hard questions still need to be asked, not least because this is not primarily a story about celebrity tittle tattle, or idle gossip about ITV's star talent.

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He said clarity was required as to whether someone might be aware of IRA membership or if their knowledge may be based on "tittle tattle".

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