What does DITTY mean?

Definition of Ditty

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A short, simple song or poem that is easy to remember and often humorous.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈdɪti/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈdɪti/

Origin and Usage: The word "ditty" originated from the Middle English word "ditie," which means a poem or song. It was first used in the 14th century and has been in use ever since. Ditties are often used in popular music and are typically short and catchy.

Synonyms: Song, tune, jingle, melody, ballad.

Related Words: Lyric, melody, music, rhyme, tempo.

Example Sentences:

• She hummed a little ditty while she worked.
• The children sang a silly ditty on the playground.
• The commercial used a catchy ditty to promote the product.
• He wrote a ditty for his girlfriends birthday.
• The band played a ditty that got everyone dancing.