morsel

Definition

  • noun: a small piece of food
  • verb: to divide into or distribute in small pieces
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: bite, fragment, bit

Examples

  • a tasty/delicious 'morsel'

  • a juicy 'morsel' of gossip

  • tender 'morsels' of beef

Movie quotes

  • (..) Why trust a shark, right? So, what's a couple of bites like you doing out so late? Nothing. We're not even out. Great. Then how would you morsels like to come to a little get-together l'm having? - You mean like a party? - Yeah, right. A party. - What do you say? (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo