Definition of 'bitty'

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bitty

(bɪti )

1. adjective

If you say that something is bitty, you mean that it seems to be formed from a lot of different parts which you think do not fit together or go together well.

[British, informal]

The programme was bitty and pointless.

2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

If you describe someone or something as a little bitty person or thing, you are emphasizing that they are very small.

[US, informal, emphasis]

She's just a little bitty wisp of a girl.

More Synonyms of bitty

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bitty in British

(ˈbɪtɪ )

adjective -tier or -tiest

lacking unity; disjointed

containing bits, sediment, etc

Derived forms

bittiness (ˈbittiness)

noun

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bitty in American

(ˈbɪti ; bitˈē)

adjectiveWord forms: ˈbittier or ˈbittiest

1. US

tiny: a playful term or child's term

Trends of 'bitty'

Used Rarely. bitty is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Related Terms of 'bitty'

itty-bitty

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Definition of bitty from the Collins English Dictionary

The imperative

Commands and orders The imperative is used to give commands and orders. The form of the verb used for the imperative is the base form of the main verb, which is used without a subject. Walk to th...