English Explanatory Dictionary

teensy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. tiny

Pronunciation

/ˈtiːn.si/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-teensy.wav /ˈtin.si/

Word forms

teensy teensier teensiest

Etymology

Baby-talk alteration of teeny, from tiny, probably modelled after itsy, itsy-bitsy, etc.; see -sy.

Synonyms

incy wincy itsy bitsy microscopic minuscule minute teensy weensy teensy-weensy teentsy teeny weeny tincy tincy wincy
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