tidbit
[tid-bit]
- a delicate bit or morsel of food.
- a choice or pleasing bit of anything, as news or gossip.
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Also especially British, titbit.
Origin of tidbit
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Contemporary Examples
The juiciest Ryan tidbit to surface over the weekend, though, was put out there by Chris Hayes on his show yesterday.
It's a boon to news organizations hungry for any tidbit of information about high-profile suspects.
The news ricocheted around the world, as does just about any story, tidbit, whisper or rumor involving Angelina Jolie.
As far as Lost's ultimate legacy, I don't think this tidbit changes anything, really.
Historical Examples
It reminds one of sea-birds skimming the water, and anon diving for a tidbit.
The Cold SnapEdward Bellamy
Then he brought some tidbit in his beak, went to the edge of the nest, and fed her.
Little Brothers of the AirOlive Thorne Miller
Often some tidbit of food lay there, brought for Bobby by a stranger.
Greyfriars BobbyEleanor Atkinson
In order to thrust a tidbit into his mouth she must often stand on her tiptoes.
Our Bird ComradesLeander S. (Leander Sylvester) Keyser
Mac digested this tidbit as he pulled on a fresh pair of coveralls.
Tight SqueezeDean Charles Ing
tidbit
- the usual US spelling of titbit
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Word Origin and History for tidbit
n.
c.1640, probably from dialectal tid "fond, solicitous, tender" + bit (n.1) "morsel."
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