itty-bitty

adjective

it·​ty-bit·​ty ˈi-tē-ˈbi-tē 

variants or itsy-bitsy

ˈit-sē-ˈbit-sē 

: extremely small : tiny

Synonyms of itty-bitty

• tiny
• minuscule

Examples of itty-bitty in a Sentence

maddening swarms of itty-bitty insects flew around our faces

Recent Examples on the Web

In its place are itty-bitty bands that still keep your flats or heels in place, just with less of a chance of awkward tan lines. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 July 2026

These insects are itty-bitty bugs that can take up residence in homes, where they have been known to cause damage to fabrics and fibers. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026

By the time my gaze shifted two centimeters up to check the itty-bitty clock on my screen, a full 65 minutes had passed. — Jill Duffy, Wired News, 18 June 2026

The itty-bitty brush allows for precision placement of the gel, which is great for making your brows look more like twins than distant cousins. — Marci Robin, Allure, 19 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably from baby talk for little bit

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for itty-bitty

• intercity
• lubricity
• pugnacity
• rhythmicity
• seismicity
• sphericity
• subcommittee
• tendinitis
• bitty
• city
• ditty
• gritty