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 Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner schools of style follow a similar lexicon on most occasions—think ’90s-esque but elevated basics, sleek tailoring, and luxe details (usually that means a bag from The Row or some itty-bitty sunglasses). Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 July 2025 Move more freely this summer with the Desigual Capri Cargo Pants on, styling them with itty-bitty corset tops that mix something feminine into all that tomboyish edginess. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 July 2025 The itty-bitty bottoms also left very little to the imagination. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 15 July 2025 The star wore an itty-bitty bandeau top from Maison Margiela, paired with a black Balenciaga maxi skirt. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 June 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 2 Aug. 2025.

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