teensy

adj

teensy

adj

UK /ˈtiːn.si/ · US /ˈtin.si/

Etymology Baby-talk alteration of teeny, from tiny, probably modelled after itsy, itsy-bitsy, etc.; see -sy.

  • There's only a teensy chance that I'll be able to make your party, as I'm up to my eyeballs in work.
Synonyms
incy wincy, itsy bitsy, microscopic, minuscule, minute, teensy weensy, teensy-weensy, teentsy, teeny weeny, tincy, tincy wincy

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