ditty

Meanings

• noun

  A short poem or song, often light in character.

• noun

  A small piece of music, typically for children.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɪti/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ditty
itty-bitty , witty , fitty , litty

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Variants

List of all variants of ditty that leads to same result
ditties , ditty , ditty bag , ditty bags , ditty box , ditty boxes

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a small poem' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ditty' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

2. In the 17th century, 'ditties' were popular collections of short poems or songs.

3. The term 'ditty' is also used in computing to refer to a small data file.

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Related Concepts

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1. limerick: A type of humorous poem with a fixed metrical pattern.

2. haiku: A traditional Japanese poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ditties' are often used for children's rhymes and songs. In music, they refer to short, light compositions.

How to Memorize "ditty"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, simple poem or song.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'ditty' with the idea of a short, light verse or song.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym DITTY: D for 'dainty', I for 'impressive', T for 'tiny', T for 'tune', and Y for 'yields enjoyment'.

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