variants
or itsy-bitsy
as in tiny
very small in size
maddening swarms of itty-bitty insects flew around our faces
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Recent Examples of itty-bitty
My favorite music festival combo includes tall moto boots and a pair of itty-bitty shorts.
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Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
Quantum systems include all the itty-bitty particles, such as atoms and electrons, that behave according to the rules of quantum mechanics.
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Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
The itty-bitty storefront retails for $17.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Apr. 2026
The collection was still as sexy as ever though, with the playful print appearing on itty-bitty bikinis, barely-there blouses, and, as seen here in look 3, low-slung trousers.
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Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
Quantum systems include all the itty-bitty particles, such as atoms and electrons, that behave according to the rules of quantum mechanics.
—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
The itty-bitty storefront retails for $17.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Apr. 2026
The collection was still as sexy as ever though, with the playful print appearing on itty-bitty bikinis, barely-there blouses, and, as seen here in look 3, low-slung trousers.
—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itty-bitty
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Merlin, a 2-year-old duck, has taken the internet by storm, captivating fans with his tiny form-fitting Team Mexico jersey and confident waddle around his home of Mexico City.
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Providing indefinite joy for the price of just one night at a hotel, this Instagram-worthy blow-up shelter is practically a portable tiny home that sets up within a few minutes.
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Why Utah's race matters nationally The new district is the biggest opportunity Utah Democrats have ever had for congressional representation, especially when the majority margin in Congress is minuscule.
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The crucial still was the one generated by the World Cup’s goal-line technology, which showed that a minuscule part of the ball was not over the line.
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“Itty-bitty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itty-bitty. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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