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tidbit

/ˈtɪd.bɪt/
(UK: titbit)
tid · bit
Plural:tidbits
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tidbit Lexical Profile

tidbit Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A small and particularly interesting item of gossip, news, or information.

Example

"The biographer uncovered a fascinating tidbit about the author's early years in Paris."

2

North American A small, dainty, or particularly appetizing piece of food.

Example

"The chef arranged savory tidbits of roasted duck and figs on a silver platter."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "tidbit" in North American English, whereas the variant "titbit" remains standard in British and Commonwealth English.

• Nearby Words

ticktock
tidal
tidally
tidbit
tiddledywinks
tiddler
tiddlywink

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century as "tid-bit" or "tit-bit," formed from the dialectal English element "tid" (meaning tender, soft, or small) and "bit" (a small piece or morsel).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tidbit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tidbit
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