teeny
pronunciation
How to pronounce teeny in British English:
UK [ˈti:ni]
How to pronounce teeny in American English:
US [ˈtini]
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- Adjective:
- (used informally) very small
Word Origin
- teeny (adj.)
- 1825, alteration of tiny; teeny-tiny attested from 1867. Alternative form teensy is attested from 1899 (teensy-weensy is from 1906). Also teenty (1844).
Example
- 1. One teeny bright spot was a rise in the manufacturing work week .
- 2. Yes , that 's just a teeny bit of pressure .
- 3. A teeny tiny bone on the teeny tiny grave .
- 4. A teeny tiny shrimp dancing on the coral .
- 5. Do you think my sister 's teeny , tiny , little brain comprehends .