Ditty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ditty is a noun meaning A short, simple verse or song.
Meaning
A short, simple verse or song.
More Meanings
- A saying or utterance, especially one that is short and frequently repeated.
- Ellipsis of ditty bag.
- To sing; to warble a little tune.
Example Sentences
religious, martial, or civil ditties
O, too high ditty for my simple rime.
And to the warbling lute soft ditties sing.
Beasts fain would sing; birds ditty to their notes.
Word Forms
- ditties
- dittying
- dittied
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jingle, dum, duettino, tiddley, dicky-bird, dactylic.
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