teensy

[ teen-see ]

adjective

, teen·si·er, teen·si·est.

1. teeny; tiny.

Word History and Origins

Origin of teensy¹

teeny, -sy

Example Sentences

One can’t look into their hearts and souls, but under the circumstances their arguments seem more than a teensy bit cynical.

From Los Angeles Times

Bellinger and his colleagues decided to consider the consequences of a universe in which dark matter was made entirely of such teensy black holes.

From Science Magazine

“Their biting parts are too weak to penetrate human skin and their venom is designed to kill teensy insects,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe profits and share buybacks played a teensy little role in its cable TV prices.

From Los Angeles Times

As for the ethical implications of all this, it seems that the district board had a teensy ethical issue of its own when it made the referral to the inspector general.

From Los Angeles Times