teeny

adjective

tee·​ny ˈtē-nē How to pronounce teeny (audio)
teenier; teeniest
Synonyms of teenynext
: 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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Each flower had a teeny gemstone in the center for a cute but subtle detail. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026 While Swift sported a tank with teeny-tiny straps, these are a hair thicker for more support and less digging. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 The gallery also featured a photo of Jonas sipping a chocolate milkshake out of a teeny-tiny glass with an equally small red-and-white straw. Staff Author, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026 The Rockies’ rout was a teeny-tiny measure of revenge for last season’s debacle at Coors Field, when the Blue Jays swept three games in what was the worst series of the season for the Rockies. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teeny

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 26 Apr. 2026.

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teeny

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

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