ditty

Etymology

From Middle English dite, ditee, from Old French ditie or dité, from ditier, from Latin dictāre (participle dictatus).

noun

  1. A short, simple verse or song.
    The Acme mattress ditty has been stuck in my head all day.
  2. A saying or utterance, especially one that is short and frequently repeated.

verb

  1. To sing; to warble a little tune.

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