Scottish dialect for a small piece or morsel, or an affectionate term for a small child.
From Scottish 'bit' (small) plus the diminutive suffix '-ie,' creating an affectionate, informal word used primarily in Scotland and Northern England.
Scottish diminutive forms with '-ie' and '-o' endings are so common that they've shaped how Scottish people speak—everything from 'lassie' to 'doggie' uses this cute, friendly suffix that English doesn't have as naturally.
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