ditty
noun/ˈdɪti/
/ˈdɪti/
(plural ditties)
(often humorous)- a short simple song
- It reminds me of a little music-hall ditty my grandad used to sing.
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French dite ‘composition’, from Latin dictatum (neuter) ‘something dictated’, from dictare ‘to dictate’.Want to learn more?
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