Yes, it is a noun meaning a small bit. It may have the connotation of being only a very small piece of information, or inkling.
i was asked to try just a tidbit of the meal
A tidbit and a morsel have similar meanings. If specific about it, a tidbit isn't so much referring to food as a morsel is. It is more a figure of speech.
There are two syllables in the word tidbit. The syllables in the word are tid-bit.
A factual tidbit is a small fact about a subject. Some people have factual tidbits about a wide variety of things.
A tidbit tray is for finger food: canapes, crudite, cold spiced shrimp or pigs in a blanket!
A factual tidbit is a small piece of accurate information or detail. It is usually interesting or noteworthy, but may not be extensive or in-depth.
Tidbit
tid-bit
A little of something, a morsel, etc.
Half a dime
A tidbit of information that might spark an interesting story
It means when an announcer gives a tidbit of information.