tidbit
Juicy gossip piece
A tidbit is a small, choice morsel of food, or by extension, a small piece of interesting information: She shared a few tidbits of gossip.
The word suggests something appetizing but minor—a taste rather than a meal.
British English spells it titbit.
Verifiable piece of information
piece · datum · factoid · gem · insight · trivia · curiosity · anecdote
Pierce with teeth
- nibbleSmall, tentative bite
- mouthfulQuantity you can chew
- crumbSmall broken-off piece
- scrapDiscarded bit or tussle
sliver · taste · sample · fragment · speck · piece · dollop · chunk
Light dish preceding main
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- hors d'oeuvreSmall savory appetizer
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
- noshCasual small meal
treat · nibbles · amuse-bouche · antipasto · bruschetta · tapas · refreshment · bite-sized
fact
Verifiable piece of information
bit · piece · datum · factoid · gem · insight · trivia · curiosity · anecdote · item
bite
Pierce with teeth
scrap · sliver · taste · sample · fragment · speck · piece · dollop · chunk · shred
appetizer
Light dish preceding main
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- hors d'oeuvreSmall savory appetizer
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
nosh · treat · nibbles · amuse-bouche · antipasto · bruschetta · tapas · refreshment · bite-sized · cocktail
rumor
Unconfirmed circulating story
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- whisperSpeech without full voice
- hearsayUnverified secondhand information
scoop · buzz · innuendo · dirt · tittle-tattle · juicy · secret · insider · leak · chatter
update
New version or information
exclusive · report · item · story · breaking · announcement · dispatch · briefing · flash · development
tidbitbombshell
Shocking sudden revelation
revelation · in-depth analysis · scoop · treatise · headline