as in tiny
very small in size
kept losing the teeny-weeny coffee mugs for the kitchen in her dollhouse
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Recent Examples of teeny-weeny
The only variable that was manipulated was the Black woman’s hairstyle and included four different hairstyles: straight shoulder-length hair, a big afro, a teeny-weeny afro (TWA), and braids.
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Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
On July 3, Jenner wore an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny black and white polka dot bikini top and capri pant set, topping off the look with a matching tote and simple pair of black flip-flops.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 July 2025
Each cake comes with a special touch: a teeny-weeny ceramic croissant handmade by local artist Gwyn at Hammerson Co.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2025
Willems discusses how kids can use their imagination to understand their place.
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Award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems' creative spark elevated him to the big time among children's book creators, but his latest work takes us into teeny-weeny territory.
—Abc News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2024
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
Without much deliberation, Sheva whips out that teeny-weeny mortar, basically a toy, an oversized under-barrel grenade launcher.
—Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 23 Feb. 2023
Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
On July 3, Jenner wore an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny black and white polka dot bikini top and capri pant set, topping off the look with a matching tote and simple pair of black flip-flops.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 July 2025
Each cake comes with a special touch: a teeny-weeny ceramic croissant handmade by local artist Gwyn at Hammerson Co.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2025
Willems discusses how kids can use their imagination to understand their place.
4:14
ABCNews.com
Award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems' creative spark elevated him to the big time among children's book creators, but his latest work takes us into teeny-weeny territory.
—Abc News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2024
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
Without much deliberation, Sheva whips out that teeny-weeny mortar, basically a toy, an oversized under-barrel grenade launcher.
—Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 23 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teeny-weeny
Adjective
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And in the case of this particular tiny home, the Timberline model by Amazon brand Allwood, that picture-perfect retreat is just a click away.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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So pack that sunscreen, toss a floppy hat into your weekend bag, and get ready to sip fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Scientists can estimate a few days or even a week ahead of time when lava is likely to emerge with the help of sensors around the volcano that detect earthquakes and minuscule changes in the angle of the ground, which indicate when magma is inflating or deflating.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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And if the Panthers struggle, the difference in picks could be minuscule.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the early 20th century, Marcel Breuer and Alvar Aalto created miniature versions of their existing pieces.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tini's owner had shared on Instagram that the miniature dachshund was born in 2024 and that the pair are based in Dallas, Texas.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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