What does ditty mean?
Ditty means A short, simple verse or song..
Ditty
/ˈdɪti/ · noun
Meaning
A short, simple verse or song..
Definitions by Sense
- A short, simple verse or song.
- 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
The Acme mattress ditty has been stuck in my head all day.
religious, martial, or civil ditties
And to the warbling lute soft ditties sing.
O, too high ditty for my simple rime.
Beasts fain would sing; birds ditty to their notes.
Synonyms for ditty
Antonyms for ditty
Related Words
Word Forms
- ditties
- dittying
- dittied
Usage Notes
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The Acme mattress ditty has been stuck in my head all day.
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