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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Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier and Josh Peck squeezed into the teeny seats of the Alice and Wonderland ride at Disneyland in 2017. Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Look for Japanese or purple Thai eggplants—teeny, round eggplants—at Asian grocery stores. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026 The star's hair was styled simply with just the teeniest hint of a bend. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 May 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 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 16 May. 2026.

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teeny

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

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