itty-bitty

adjective

it·​ty-bit·​ty ˈi-tē-ˈbi-tē How to pronounce itty-bitty (audio)
variants or itsy-bitsy
: extremely small : tiny

Examples of itty-bitty in a Sentence

maddening swarms of itty-bitty insects flew around our faces
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The star wore an itty-bitty bandeau top from Maison Margiela, paired with a black Balenciaga maxi skirt. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 June 2025 Aside from all the summer dresses with plunging necklines you’re bound to wear this season, warmer temperatures also bring with them a slew of itty-bitty tops that were once hard to find bras to wear with. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025 Since itty-bitty bottoms have become more prevalent, this extra coverage actually feels quite refreshing. Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 3 June 2025 While most footwear accessories that can be attached to laces tend to skew smaller, there’s nothing itty-bitty or demure about Coach’s take, seeing as how the vehicles measure over five inches in length and the dice clocks in at 1.75 inches for that metric. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for itty-bitty

Word History

Etymology

probably from baby talk for little bit

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of itty-bitty was in 1938

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“Itty-bitty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/itty-bitty. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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