itty-bitty

adjective

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

Examples of itty-bitty in a Sentence

maddening swarms of itty-bitty insects flew around our faces
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Long and baggy Bermudas have been the silhouette du jour for a minute now, a welcome alternative to constricting, itty-bitty Daisy Dukes. India Roby, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026 The collection was still as sexy as ever though, with the playful print appearing on itty-bitty bikinis, barely-there blouses, and, as seen here in look 3, low-slung trousers. Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026 Her itty-bitty custom Chanel frock featured spaghetti straps and a low-cut neckline. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026 Once again, these itty-bitty finds have taken over the top produce spot. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026 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 27 Mar. 2026.

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