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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Where to Get Miniature Wreaths These teeny-tiny wreaths are elf-sized—just right for hanging on your kitchen cabinets. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025 The people who make above $400,000 are the teeny little percentage of people that are not a very small group of people that would benefit from the existing tax credits. CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025 What works well for teeny-tiny wrinkles may not be the best fit for the lips and vice versa. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Nov. 2025 Videos went viral on TikTok, with fans of the show joking about its teeny-tiny size. Meg Walters, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2025 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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teeny

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

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