Tit
/tɪt/noun
A small songbird of the family Paridae, typically characterized by a short, stout body and a lively demeanor.
Did you know?The term 'tit' originally referred to a female breast, linking it to nurturing and sustenance in various ancient languages.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dī
“to suck, to nurse”
Ancient Greek
Greek
τίθημι (tithēmi)
“to place, to put, to nurture”
Old English
Old English
titt
“a small child, or a term of endearment for a female”
Middle English
Middle English
tit
“a young creature; also a term for a small bird”
Modern English
English
tit
“a term for small birds, especially those of the family Paridae, and colloquially for a breast.”