Ditty ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Ditty ( noun )

1. A short simple song or tune.
2. A light or trifling piece of writing or speech.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "short poem or song"): perhaps a diminutive of dit, from old english dīeg "day"; related to dēaw "dew".

Examples:

1. She hummed a ditty to herself as she worked.
2. He recited a ditty about the joys of summer.
3. I have no taste for the ditty, it was too silly.
4. The ditty was catchy and got stuck in my head.
5. The old man sang a ditty in his native tongue.

(As a verb)

Ditty ( verb )

1. A short simple song or tune.
2. A light or trifling piece of writing or speech.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "short poem or song"): perhaps a diminutive of dit, from old english dīeg "day"; related to dēaw "dew".

Examples:

1. She hummed a ditty to herself as she worked.
2. He recited a ditty about the joys of summer.
3. I have no taste for the ditty, it was too silly.
4. The ditty was catchy and got stuck in my head.
5. The old man sang a ditty in his native tongue.