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

Gandy found the juicy tidbit and swallowed it—worm, hook, line, sinker, and all.

From Literature

The nonprofit also keeps a public-facing “eagle log,” which provides updates on what the power couple is up to, along with analysis of their behaviors and educational tidbits.

From Los Angeles Times

Kothari likes to go deep, often finding new ideas by interviewing customers of companies and following up on tidbits gleaned from industry executives.

From Barron's

I’m not about to give my friends more juicy tidbits to pick apart in private messages.

From Literature

And I released one tiny tidbit of cheer.

From Literature

Related Words

• goody
• morsel