Tidbit

/ˈtɪdˌbɪt/ noun

Definition

A small, interesting, or tasty piece of food, information, or gossip.

Etymology

Compound of 'tid' (from Old Norse 'tiðindi' meaning timely) and 'bit' (from Old English 'bita' meaning a piece). Became popular in English around the 17th century.

Kelly Says

The British spell it 'titbit' which comes from an old-fashioned meaning of 'tit' as something small or delicate—it's one of those words that shows how English spelling varies between countries!

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