What does ditty mean?
Definitions for ditty
ˈdɪt idit·ty
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word ditty.
Princeton's WordNet
dittynoun
a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)
Wiktionary
dittynoun
A short verse or tune.
The Acme mattress ditty has been stuck in my head all day.
Etymology: From ditie or dité, from ditier, from dictāre (participle dictatus).
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
DITTYnoun
A poem to be sung; a song.
Etymology: dicht, Dutch.
Although we lay altogether aside the consideration of ditty or matter, the very harmony of sounds being framed in due sort, and carried from the ear to the spiritual faculties of our souls, is, by a native puissance and efficacy, greatly available to bring to a perfect temper whatsoever is there troubled. Hook.
Being young, I fram’d to the harp
Many an English ditty, lovely well,
And gave the tongue a helpful ornament William Shakespeare, Hen. IV.Strike the melodious harp, shrill timbrels ring,
And to the warbling lute soft ditties sing. George Sandys.His annual wound in Lebanon, allur’d
The Syrian damsels to lament his fate,
In am’rous ditties, all a Summer’s day. John Milton, Paradise Lost.Mean while the rural ditties were not mute,
Temper’d to th’ oaten flute;
Rough satyrs danc’d. John Milton.They will be sighing and singing under thy inexorable windows lamentable ditties, and call thee cruel. Dryden.
Wikipedia
Ditty
Ditty is a song by American rapper Paperboy from his debut studio album The Nine Yards. It is the opening track on the album and was issued as the album's lead single. The song is primarily based around a sample of Zapp's "Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)", but it also contains a sample of James Brown's "Funky President (People It's Bad)"."Ditty" is Paperboy's only song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #10 in 1993. It was awarded a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. In 1994, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance, but lost to "Let Me Ride" by Dr. Dre.
ChatGPT
ditty
A ditty is a short, simple, and typically catchy song or melody. It's often lighthearted or playful tune that is easy to remember.
Webster Dictionary
Dittyverb
a saying or utterance; especially, one that is short and frequently repeated; a theme
Dittyverb
a song; a lay; a little poem intended to be sung
Dittyverb
to sing; to warble a little tune
Etymology: [OE. dite, OF. diti, fr. L. dictatum, p. p. neut. of dictare to say often, dictate, compose. See Dictate, v. t.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Ditty
dit′i, n. a song: a little poem to be sung. [O. Fr. ditie—L. dictātum, neut. of dictātus, perf. part. of dictāre, to dictate.]
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
DITTY
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Ditty is ranked #25459 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Ditty surname appeared 971 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Ditty.
95.6% or 929 total occurrences were White.
1.6% or 16 total occurrences were of two or more races.
1.5% or 15 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
0.7% or 7 total occurrences were Black.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ditty in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ditty in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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- أغنية قصيرة وبسيطةArabic
- The word "ditty" can be translated to Danish as "melodi" or "sang." If you're looking for a more informal or playful term similar to "ditty," you might use "vise."Danish
- LiedchenGerman
- The word "ditty" can be translated to Greek as "τραγούδι" (tragoudi), which means "song." If you need a more specific or nuanced translation, please provide additional context!Greek
- The word "ditty" can be translated to Esperanto as "kanto" or "melodio," depending on the context. If you need a more specific translation or context, please let me know!Esperanto
- cancionetaSpanish
- The word "ditty" can be translated to Persian as "آواز کوتاه" or "ترانه".Persian
- The word "ditty" can be translated to Finnish as "laulu" or "laulunpätkä," depending on the context. If you need a specific nuance or context, please let me know!Finnish
- chansonnetteFrench
- dittyIrish
- The word "ditty" can be translated to Hebrew as "שיר קצר" (pronounced: shir katzar), which means "short song." If you need something more specific or another context for the word, please let me know!Hebrew
- ಹಾಸ್ಯಭರಿತKannada
- 소곡Korean
- The English word "ditty" can be translated to Latin as "carmen." This word typically refers to a song or a poem, fitting the general notion of a short, simple, or light-hearted piece of music or verse. However, the specifics can depend on the contextLatin
- pao, hakirara, ruriruriMāori
- The translation of "ditty" to Portuguese is "canção" or "música". It can also be referred to as "verso," depending on the context.Portuguese
- песенка, мотивRussian
- The English word "ditty" can be translated to Swedish as "snuttvisa."Swedish
- The word "ditty" can be translated to Tamil as "சொல்லை" (pronounced as "sollai"). It typically refers to a short, simple song or poem.Tamil
- DittyVietnamese
- The word "ditty" can be translated to Yiddish as "ליד" (lid), which means "song." If you're looking for a specific context or meaning, please provide more details!Yiddish
- The word "ditty" can be translated to Simplified Chinese as "小曲" (xiǎo qǔ), which refers to a short, simple song or poem.Chinese
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