tidbit

  • 11tidbit — noun 1) a tidbit of information Syn: morsel, piece, scrap, item, bit, nugget 2) tasty tidbits Syn: delicacy, dainty, snack, nibble, appetizer, hors d oeuvre …

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  • 12tidbit — /ˈtɪdbɪt/ (say tidbit) noun US → titbit. {British dialect tyd nice + bit2} …

  • 13tidbit, titbit — A tidbit is a choice morsel of some sort, whether of food, scandal, gossip, or news: We enjoyed delicious tidbits during the social hour that followed. She whispered to me a delicious tidbit about the new couple in town. Titbit is also a correct… …

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  • 14tidbit — also titbit noun Etymology: perhaps from tit (as in titmouse) + bit Date: circa 1640 1. a choice morsel of food 2. a choice or pleasing bit (as of information) …

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  • 15tidbit — /tid bit /, n. 1. a delicate bit or morsel of food. 2. a choice or pleasing bit of anything, as news or gossip. Also, esp. Brit., titbit. [1630 40; TIDE1 (in sense feast day ) + BIT2] * * * …

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  • 16tidbit — noun A tasty morsel (of food, gossip etc.) …

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  • 17tidbit — Synonyms and related words: ambrosia, bonne bouche, cate, character assassination, choice morsel, dainty, delicacy, dessert, dirt, goody, gossip column, juicy morsel, kickshaw, malicious gossip, manna, morsel, nectar, savory, scandal,… …

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  • 18tidbit — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. morsel, bite, snack; goody, treat, bonbon; gem, pearl, jewel; news, information, juicy bit. See food. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. morsel, mouthful, bite; see bit 1 , delicacy 2 . III (Roget s 3… …

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  • 19tidbit — tid|bit [ˈtıdˌbıt] n AmE [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: tid soft, tender, nice (17 19 centuries) + bit] 1.) a small piece of food that tastes good British Equivalent: titbit 2.) a small but interesting piece of information, news etc British Equivalent …

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  • 20tidbit — [[t]tɪ̱dbɪt[/t]] see titbit …

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