Tit

Pronunciation: /tɪt/

Definitions of tit

noun a small horse

Example Sentences

A1 The baby bird chirped as it waited for its mother to bring back a tit to eat.

A2 During the winter, many people put out bird feeders to attract tits to their gardens.

B1 The ornithologist was excited to spot a rare tit species during his birdwatching expedition.

B2 The photographer captured a stunning image of a colorful tit perched on a branch.

C1 The conservationist worked tirelessly to protect the habitat of the endangered tit population.

C2 Researchers conducted a study to analyze the behavior and migration patterns of various tit species.

Examples of tit in a Sentence

formal The ornithologist studied the anatomy of the tit bird.

informal I saw a cute little tit hopping around in the garden.

slang She's got some nice t*ts, doesn't she?

figurative His new car is the tit of the neighborhood.

Grammatical Forms of tit

• past tense: titted
• plural: tits
• comparative: more tit
• superlative: most tit
• present tense: tit
• future tense: will tit
• perfect tense: have titted
• continuous tense: is titting
• singular: tit
• positive degree: tit
• infinitive: to tit
• gerund: titting
• participle: titting

Origin and Evolution of tit

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'tit' is believed to have originated from Middle English, likely derived from Old English 'titt', meaning teat or nipple.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tit' has evolved to also refer to a small bird, particularly the blue tit or great tit, as well as slang terms for a woman's breast or a small amount of something.