tidbit

noun

tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit 

variants or less commonly titbit

ˈtit-ˌbit 

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

Examples of tidbit in a Sentence

I just heard a juicy tidbit about your brother.

gave her an expensive box of chocolate tidbits

Recent Examples on the Web

Absurd behind-the-scenes tidbits from the crew reveal Gaga approached the role like a Daniel Day-Lewis acolyte who refused to break character. —Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024

To make things worse for the intruder, the system can decode the drone's Remote ID and read off detailed readouts on its location, speed, and altitude, among other interesting tidbits. —New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2024

In 2016, then-executive parade producer Amy Kule let PEOPLE in on a few interesting tidbits about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons. —Gillian Telling, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024

This fascinating fact is just one of the tidbits visitors to Bowling Green, Kentucky’s The Reindeer Farm, owned and operated by Anderson, her husband and her kids, learn during a tour. —Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024

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 

variants also titbit

ˈtit-ˌbit 

1

: a small tasty piece of food

2

: a pleasing bit (as of news)