tit
Tit (noun) means a small songbird found across Europe and Asia, such as the chickadee family. Example: “A blue tit landed on the bird feeder.”
How to use tit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small bird, or (informally/vulgarly) a breast, or (British slang) an idiot.
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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A blue _____ landed on the bird feeder.
Etymology
From Old English titt, related to a Proto-Germanic word for teat or nipple.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “tit” mean?
The word “tit” means a small songbird found across Europe and Asia, such as the chickadee family. In plain terms, a small bird, or (informally/vulgarly) a breast, or (British slang) an idiot.
How do you pronounce “tit”?
“Tit” is pronounced tiht (/tɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “tit” in a sentence?
Here is “tit” used in a sentence: “A blue tit landed on the bird feeder.”
What part of speech is “tit”?
“Tit” is a noun.
Where does the word “tit” come from?
The word “tit” comes from Old English. From Old English titt, related to a Proto-Germanic word for teat or nipple.
Is “tit” a common word?
“Tit” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tit” have?
“Tit” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small songbird found across Europe and Asia, such as the chickadee family.