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ditty.

A short, simple verse or song.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdɪti/UK
  1. A short, simple verse or song.

  2. A saying or utterance, especially one that is short and frequently repeated.

  3. Ellipsis of ditty bag.

    abbreviation · alt-of · ellipsis
Where this word comes from

From Middle English dite, ditee, from Old French ditie or dité, from ditier, from Latin dictāre (participle dictatus).

verb/ˈdɪti/UK
  1. To sing; to warble a little tune.

    archaic · intransitive · obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle English dite, ditee, from Old French ditie or dité, from ditier, from Latin dictāre (participle dictatus).

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