teeny-weeny

adjective

tee·​ny-wee·​ny ˌtē-nē-ˈwē-nē How to pronounce teeny-weeny (audio)
Synonyms of teeny-weenynext
: tiny

Examples of teeny-weeny in a Sentence

kept losing the teeny-weeny coffee mugs for the kitchen in her dollhouse
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The era of the teeny-weeny sunglasses is over. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 June 2026 The 31-year-old looked absolutely stunning in a tiny minidress that featured spaghetti straps, a low-cut neckline, and a teeny-weeny hemline. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026 Quant’s miniskirt was the teeny-weeny logo of an era of liberation. Brian T. Allen, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023 Itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny pores, visible hydration — and all without any apparent makeup. Marci Robin, Allure, 7 July 2023

Word History

Etymology

teeny + weeny

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teeny-weeny was in 1842

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Cite this Entry

“Teeny-weeny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teeny-weeny. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

teeny-weeny

adjective
tee·​ny-wee·​ny
ˌtē-nē-ˈwē-nē
: tiny
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