ditty — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A short, simple verse or song.

   Examples

   religious, martial, or civil ditties

   And to the warbling lute soft ditties sing.

   More examples (1)

   This fine effort didn't just fall through a crack, it never got out the starting gate. Despite thoughtful ditties like the up-tempo, stomping "People (We Need a Change)," "Uncle James," which first appeared on New York City's debut album, "Circles," and "Love (I Guess That's the Fool in Me)."

2. A saying or utterance, especially one that is short and frequently repeated.

   Examples

   O, too high ditty for my simple rime.

Verb

1. To sing; to warble a little tune.

   Usage

   • Archaic
   • Intransitive
   • Obsolete

   Related words

   ditty bagditty boxdoggereljingle

   Examples

   Beasts fain would sing; birds ditty to their notes.

Noun

1. a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)

   Broader terms

   songvocal