释义 |
View usage for: (tɪtbɪt) Word forms: plural titbitsregional note: in AM, use tidbit1. countable nounYou can refer to a small piece of information about someone's private affairs as a titbit, especially when it is interesting and shocking. ...titbits of gossip gleaned from the corridors of power. [+ of] Who passed that titbit on to you? Synonyms: piece, item, scrap, bit More Synonyms of titbit 2. countable nounA titbit is a small piece of food. She offered Molly tidbits: a chicken drumstick, some cheese. Synonyms: delicacy, goody, dainty, morsel More Synonyms of titbit titbit in British English (ˈtɪtˌbɪt) or especially US tidbit noun1. a tasty small piece of food; dainty 2. a pleasing scrap of anything, such as scandal Word origin C17: perhaps from dialect tid tender, of obscure origin titbit in American English (ˈtɪtˌbɪt) noun var. of Chiefly British tidbit Synonyms of 'titbit'delicacy, goody, dainty, morsel piece, item, scrap, bit More Synonyms of titbit Definition a tasty small piece of food She offered him titbits; a chicken drumstick, some cheese. Synonyms goody dainty morsel choice item juicy bit bonne bouche (French) Definition a pleasing scrap of scandal titbits of gossip gleaned from the corridors of power Additional synonymsDefinition a small piece, portion, or quantity crumpled bits of paper Synonyms piece, scrap, small piece Definition a small choice cake or sweet Synonyms delicacy, fancy, titbit, sweetmeat, bonne bouche Definition a single thing in a list or collection The most valuable item on show will be a Picasso. Synonyms article, thing, object, piece, unit, component- tit for tat
- titan
- titanic
- titbit
- tithe
- titillate
- titillating
Additional synonymsDefinition a small piece of something, esp. of food a delicious little morsel of meat Synonyms piece, bite, bit, slice, scrap, part, grain, taste, segment, fragment, fraction, snack, crumb, nibble, mouthful, tad (informal), titbit, soupçon Definition a small piece of something larger a fire fuelled by scraps of wood Synonyms piece, fragment, bit, trace, grain, particle, portion, snatch, part, atom, remnant, crumb, mite, bite, mouthful, snippet, sliver, morsel, modicum, iotaDefinition a light quick meal eaten between or in place of main meals Lunch was a snack in the fields. Synonyms light meal, bite, refreshment(s), nibble, titbit, bite to eat, elevenses (British, informal) Definition any delightful surprise or specially pleasant occasion He never failed to return without a special treat for them. Synonyms present, gift, luxury, indulgence, delicacy, extravagance, goodie (informal), titbit, little something |