titman

[ tit-muhn ]

noun

, Chiefly Northeastern U.S.

, plural tit·men.

1. the runt of an animal litter, especially the smallest pig.
2. Archaic: Offensive. a short or small person.

titman

/ ˈtɪtmən /

noun

1. (of pigs) the runt of a litter

Word History and Origins

Origin of titman¹

1845–55

Word History and Origins

Origin of titman¹

tit- (as in titmouse ) + man