noun
small material; minor story item; tidbit
Used for a small piece of content, such as a short article, filler material, or a minor news item.
雑誌の隅に小ネタが載っていた。
A small item was printed in the corner of the magazine.
noun
small joke; one-liner; gag
Refers to a short, light joke or humorous anecdote, often used in conversation or as filler in entertainment.
彼は会話の合間に小ネタを挟むのが上手い。
He is good at slipping in small jokes during conversation.