itty-bitty

adjective

it·​ty-bit·​ty ˈi-tē-ˈbi-tē 

variants or itsy-bitsy

ˈit-sē-ˈbit-sē 

: extremely small : tiny

Synonyms

• atomic
• bitsy
• bitty
• infinitesimal
• little bitty
• microminiature
• microscopic
• microscopical
• miniature
• minuscule
• minute
• teensy
• teensy-weensy
• teeny
• teeny-weeny
• tiny
• wee
• weeny
• weensy

Examples of itty-bitty in a Sentence

maddening swarms of itty-bitty insects flew around our faces

Recent Examples on the Web

During weekend one of Coachella 2025, the singer performed in an itty-bitty vintage Dolce & Gabbana look from 2000 and an array of Pandora jewelry, including hoop earrings decked out in her favorite shark tooth charm (the star was named the brand's new ambassador before her performance). —Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025

Hailey sported a black hoodie, a leather bomber coat, and itty-bitty gym shorts; Her white socks and square-toe loafers gave the look a true fashion girl feel. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025

On day one of Coachella 2025, Hailey Bieber hit up the 818 tequila outpost in an itty-bitty black halter minidress and kitten-heel thong sandals, a far cry from the low-slung cargo pants and baseball caps of yesteryear. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2025

The itty-bitty buds on this nude base are elegant and easy to do at home. —Tori Crowther, Allure, 11 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably from baby talk for little bit

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for itty-bitty

• fugacity
• intercity
• lubricity
• rhythmicity
• seismicity
• sphericity
• subcommittee
• tendinitis
• atomicity
• catholicity
• ellipticity
• historicity