a bit

1. A small amount of anything; also, a short period of time. For example, Here's a bit of wrapping paper , or It'll be ready in a bit , or Just wait a bit . [c. 1600]

2. Somewhat or rather, as in It stings a bit , or Will you have a bit more to eat? [Second half of 1600s] Also see bit by bit ; not a bit .

Example Sentences

“We just want the money,” Rui Hachimura said Wednesday with a bit of a chuckle.

From Los Angeles Times

"The South African gameplan lends itself to putting the ball in the air a bit more, but there is no better man to have back there."

From BBC

Others, some publicly, some privately, are irritated with Streeting and think he ought to wind his neck in a bit.

From BBC

"Within a few sips I was starting to feel a bit groggy, but I can't describe it as drunk. It was a really dizzy and weird feeling. I wasn’t feeling right."

From BBC

During Thursday's programme, which marked Morgan's first 100 days leading the Welsh government, the first minister also called for farmers to "calm down a bit" over changes to inheritance tax.

From BBC

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