1. noun /bɪt/
a) A piece of metal placed in a horses mouth and connected to reins to direct the animal.
A quarter is two bits.
b) A rotary cutting tool fitted to a drill, used to make holes.
A threepenny bit.
2. adverb /bɪt/
To a small extent; in a small amount (usually with "a").
Thats a bit too sweet.
Syn: b
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