ditty

Definition

A short, simple verse or song.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "The Acme mattress ditty has been stuck in my head all day."
• "religious, martial, or civil ditties"
• "And to the warbling lute soft ditties sing."