noun
tit
tiht
noun
1
A small songbird found across Europe and Asia, such as the chickadee family.
"A blue tit landed on the bird feeder."
2
Vulgar slang for a woman's breast.
"(vulgar slang; avoid in formal writing)"
3
British slang for a foolish or annoying person.
"Stop being such a tit and just apologize."
How to Use Tit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small bird, or (informally/vulgarly) a breast, or (British slang) an idiot.
When to use it
The bird sense is neutral and standard; the body-part sense is vulgar; the "idiot" sense is informal British slang. Choose carefully based on audience.
Word Forms
titted past tense, tits plural, tits plural, tits plural, tits singular
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Etymology
From Old English titt, related to a Proto-Germanic word for teat or nipple.