ditty
|dit/ty|
B2
/ˈdɪti/
short song
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ditty' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'dite,' where 'dite' meant 'composition or poem.'
Historical Evolution
'dite' transformed into the modern English word 'ditty.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'composition or poem,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a short, simple song or poem.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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