teensy

teen·sy | \ ˈtēn(t)-sē

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teensier; teensiest

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for years we lived in a teensy apartment that was the size of the proverbial broom closet

Recent Examples on the Web Those are pretty much meaningless save for making a playoff-less season look a teensy bit better. — Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star, "Insider: To tank? Or not to tank? That is not the question for the Colts," 19 Dec. 2019 Oh, and that isn't counting the unknown numbers of teensy mites, aphids, and thrips. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, "Bugs, rodent hair and poop: How much is legally allowed in the food you eat every day?," 4 Oct. 2019 The story revolves around Candace’s character, Lauren, who winds up in the teensy city of Grandon Falls during her search for a more picket fence-like lifestyle. — Megan Stein, Country Living, "Hallmark's 'Christmas Town' Was Actually Filmed in a Huge City (But You'd Never Know It)," 2 Dec. 2019 Cut a teensy tiny hole in the corner of the plastic bag then push the chocolate to the corner. — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, "These Spooky Sweets Are Perfect For An Adult Halloween Treat," 25 Oct. 2019 Asparagus can contain 40 or more scary-looking but teensy thrips for every ¼ pound. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, "Bugs, rodent hair and poop: How much is legally allowed in the food you eat every day?," 4 Oct. 2019 There are hundreds of dog breeds around the world, from the teensy chihuahua to the massive Saint Bernard—all thanks to centuries of selective breeding by humans. — Liz Langley, National Geographic, "Centuries of breeding have reshaped dog brains—here’s how," 2 Sep. 2019 Trapped in a teensy, overheated car with handsome B&B guest Aubrey (Y’lan Noel), Zadie has to get creative with her seduction, which results in a screwball attempted make-out session. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Sasheer Zamata Is Back and Reinventing the Rom-Com," 16 Sep. 2019 Lella is a hybrid of a third-wave coffee shop and a teensy grocery store plucked off of a vicolo, or small alley, in Italy. — Emily Schultz, Bon Appétit, "My Version of Self Care Is Going to Lella Alimentari," 13 Sep. 2019

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5 Jan 2020

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“Teensy.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teensy. Accessed 18 January 2020.

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