teeny

adjective

tee·​ny ˈtē-nē How to pronounce teeny (audio)
teenier; teeniest
: tiny

Examples of teeny in a Sentence

I'll just have a teeny piece of cake. I'm a teeny bit upset.
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Word History

Etymology

by alteration

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teeny was in 1802

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“Teeny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teeny. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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teeny

adjective
tee·​ny ˈtē-nē How to pronounce teeny (audio)
teenier; teeniest
: tiny

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