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单词 tidbits
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tidbit

noun

tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
variants or less commonly titbit
ˈtit-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
1
: a choice morsel of food
2
: a choice or pleasing bit (as of information)

Synonyms

  • bit
  • cate [archaic]
  • dainty
  • delectable
  • delicacy
  • goody
  • goodie
  • kickshaw
  • treat
  • viand
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Example Sentences

I just heard a juicy tidbit about your brother. gave her an expensive box of chocolate tidbits
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Word History

Etymology

perhaps from tit- (as in titmouse) + bit entry 3

First Known Use

circa 1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

tidbit

noun

tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
1
: a small tasty piece of food
2
: a small interesting but unimportant bit (as of news)

tidbits

noun

variants also titbits
plural of tidbit
1
as in bits
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury gave her an expensive box of chocolate tidbits

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • bits
  • goodies
  • treats
  • delicacies
  • cates
  • dainties
  • morsels
  • viands
  • delectables
  • candies
  • kickshaws
  • desserts
  • sweets
  • sweetmeats
  • junkets
2
as in bites
a small piece or quantity of food I'll just have a tidbit of the dessert, nothing too big

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • bites
  • mouthfuls
  • tastes
  • nibbles
  • nuggets
  • morsels
  • snacks
  • bits
  • snippets
  • hints
  • medallions
  • snips
  • appetizers
  • scraps
  • particles
  • noshes
  • sprinklings
  • touches
  • canapés
  • flecks
  • licks
  • crumbs
  • dashes
  • shreds
  • collops
  • specks
  • suspicions
  • noisettes
  • dribbles
  • spots
  • smidgens
  • chews
  • scruples
  • laps
  • motes
  • drops
  • pinches
  • driblets
  • nubbins
  • swallows
  • smidges
  • dabs
  • hors d'oeuvres
  • smidgeons
  • swigs
  • gulps
  • tittles
  • traces
  • smidgins
  • hors d'oeuvre
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