English · Daily Life
bit
/bɪt/
[/bɪt/]
a small amount
Beginnernoun
Definition
A small amount or piece of something.
Example
Can I have a bit of bread?
Can I have a bit of bread?
Etymology
From Old English 'bita' (a mouthful, morsel).
How & Where It’s Used
Very common informal word; 'a bit' also means slightly.