Amuse-bouche: a bite-size, often complementary, appetizer or pre-meal taste
Literally translated, this word means "to please the mouth." It is widely used to describe appetizers, as suggested above, but I like words best when they operate outside the norm. Amuse-bouche can also be used to describe an event that whets the appetite for things to come.
Here is an example of how to use the word:
Her captor drew the knife across her skin with just enough force to draw blood. He cackled as he maniacally teased her, the slice becoming an amuse-bouche to the grandiose plans he had in store for her.
Savor this little morsel and use it wisely. Who knows what world of words it will open up to you after you've had a taste.
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