A tabloid tidbit is a piece of gossip or news that is usually sensationalized and often not based in fact. It is typically found in tabloid newspapers and magazines, which are known for their sensationalized stories. The term 'RUMOR' is defined as an unverified story or report, while an 'ITEM' is a single thing or unit. Therefore, a tabloid tidbit can be described as a RUMOR or ITEM of gossip that is often exaggerated and not necessarily true.