eensy-weensy

or een·sie-ween·sie

[ een-see-ween-see ]

adjective

, Baby Talk.

1. tiny; small.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eensy-weensy¹

Alteration of teensy-weensy, with -weensy taken as the basic shape and a new rhyme formed minus the initial consonant, as in itty-bitty

Example Sentences

Susanna Fogel’s eensy-weensy comedy, “Life Partners,” squeezes more juice from its concept than I thought possible in such a small movie.

From Seattle Times

Susanna Fogel’s eensy-weensy comedy, “Life Partners,” squeezes more juice from its concept than I thought possible in such a small movie.

From New York Times

One eensy-weensy problem with Rooney's grand plan to escape Old Trafford though: Barcelona don't want to sign El Wazza.

From The Guardian

The only thing that is missing is some eensy-weensy sheet music by another frequent guest, Virgil Thomson.

From New York Times