Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

picky bits

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.28 in modern English

Syllables: pick-y bits
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Miscellaneous snack foods served together.

British usage; Colloquial

Example Sentences

"As your baby gets better at feeding himself, you can introduce a daily meal of “picky bits” – for example, mini sandwiches, pitta breads, or toast soldiers with cheese; veggie sticks with humus; chunks of cheese or finely grated cheese; […]"
"It doesn't have to be a fancy three-course meal. Picky bits like tapas are just as good."
"She couldn't imagine Valentina rolling out the Tupperware in a heatwave, shaking out a blanket and declaring it an evening meal of picky bits."

Usage

British usage
Colloquial

Phrases

picky tea

Frequently Paired Words

picky tea

Questions

What does picky bits mean?: Miscellaneous snack foods served together.

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