tittle

American  

[tit-l] / ˈtɪt 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.

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tittle British  

/ ˈtɪtəl /

noun

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

2. a jot; particle

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Etymology

Origin of tittle

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

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."

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

“I fear that the majority’s opinion is the first step in making it the Court’s ongoing task to reconcile the Legislature’s sentencing scheme with every jot and tittle of new scientific evidence,” she wrote.

From Slate • Dec. 27, 2022

The movement is driven by previously apathetic citizens who are suddenly examining every jot or tittle of every decision, resolution or bill — whether at local school boards or in Congress.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2021

He almost won two national championships playing this brand of soul-defeating basketball, and is directly responsible for two of the three lowest-scoring national tittle games since...1984.

From Golf Digest • Apr. 30, 2018

“Look,” she says, “I’m sorry you’re angry, Tonni. I guess I’m a tittle naive about some things...”Tonni snorts.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe