vittle

[ vit-l ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

vittle

/ ˈvɪtəl /

Origin of vittle¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Friday told me such a boat would do very well, and would carry “much enough vittle, drink, bread;” this was his way of talking.

Friday told me such a boat would do very well, and would carry "much enough vittle, drink, bread;" that was his way of talking.

As if that wasn't stunning enough, Vittle-us (and well named too) eats six millions' worth, English money, in seven months!

Bill and Ted Vittle did not return the next day or the day after.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse