tidbit
/'tidbit/
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Definition
Noun: 1. A small, choice, or particularly tasty piece of food. This is the primary meaning, referring to a small morsel of something delicious or appealing to eat. 2. A small and interesting or juicy piece of information, gossip, or news. This is a figurative extension, where the "tastiness" of the food is metaphorically applied to information that is especially interesting or appealing.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Food):
- She offered me a tidbit of cheese from the platter.
- The recipe suggests garnishing the dish with a tidbit of fresh herb.
- Noun (Information):
- The reporter shared a juicy tidbit about the celebrity's private life.
- He always has an interesting historical tidbit to add to the conversation.
Advanced Usage
- "to feed/dole out tidbits": To give small pieces of information gradually or sparingly.
- The company spokesperson doled out tidbits about the new product but refused to give full details.
- "a tidbit of gossip": A specific, small piece of gossip.
- She couldn't resist sharing a tidbit of office gossip.
Variants and Related Words
- Titbit: This is the standard spelling in British English. Both "tidbit" and "titbit" have the same meanings. "Tidbit" is more common in American English.
- Morsel (n): A very small piece of food; a synonym often used interchangeably with "tidbit."
- Snippet (n): A small piece or brief extract, typically used for information or text, not food.
Synonyms
- Morsel: A small piece or amount of food.
- Nibble: A small bite of food.
- Scrap: A very small piece or amount of something, often food.
- Snippet: A small piece of information or news.
Related Phrases
- A tidbit for thought: A playful variation of "food for thought," meaning a small idea to consider.
- His closing remark offered a tidbit for thought about the future of the industry.
Noun
- a small tasty bit of food