noun
titch
tihch
Titch (noun) means British slang for a very small person, especially a child. Example: “Come here, you little titch.”
noun
1
British slang for a very small person, especially a child.
"I ain't afraid of a titch like you."
"Come here, you little titch."
2
A small amount of something.
"I'll have just a titch more cake."
"Add just a titch more salt to the sauce."
"Is there any milk left? Just a titch."
How to use titch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tiny amount, or affectionately, a small person.
When to use it
Informal British English.
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Word forms
- Plural
- titches
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Etymology
From the stage name of the Victorian entertainer "Little Tich," known for his small stature.
Rhymes for titch
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What does “titch” mean?
The word “titch” means british slang for a very small person, especially a child. In plain terms, a tiny amount, or affectionately, a small person.
How do you pronounce “titch”?
“Titch” is pronounced tihch (/tɪt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “titch” in a sentence?
Here is “titch” used in a sentence: “Come here, you little titch.”
What part of speech is “titch”?
“Titch” is a noun.
How many meanings does “titch” have?
“Titch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: british slang for a very small person, especially a child.