Meaning & use
ditty
A short, simple song or poem, often lighthearted or catchy in tone.
See it in a sentence
The children sang a cheerful ditty about counting sheep before falling asleep.
He hummed a little ditty he had made up while washing the dishes.
A note on using this word
Ditty has a slightly playful or dismissive tone, suggesting a song that is simple rather than serious.
Words with a similar meaning
tunesong
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