n. the tiniest bit, one iota; "He didn't know a whit about cooking."

n. the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press; "he looked around for the right size bit"

n. the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers

n. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"

n. an instance of some kind; "it was a nice piece of work"; "he had a bit of good luck"

n. a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states; "there are 8 bits in a byte"

n. an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"

adj. aroused to impatience or anger; "made an irritated gesture"; "feeling nettled from the constant teasing"; "peeved about being left out"; "felt really pissed at her snootiness"; "riled no end by his lies"; "roiled by the delay"