teeny

[ tee-nee ]

adjective

, tee·ni·er, tee·ni·est.

1. tiny.

teeny

/ ˈtiːnɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   extremely small; tiny Alsoteeny-weenyˈtiːnɪˈwiːnɪteensy-weensyˈtiːnzɪˈwiːnzɪ

Word History and Origins

Origin of teeny¹

1815–25; blend of tiny and wee

Word History and Origins

Origin of teeny¹

C19: variant of tiny

Example Sentences

A whole bunch of teeny tiny punches like a massage.”

From Salon

It was a million different moments, but one that really stands out is from my time living in a teeny RV in Europe.

From Salon

So there’s a reason the producers are selling teeny $5 “Notebook”-themed boxes of tissues in the lobby.

From New York Times

“He was on his side and his teeny, little legs were sticking up, and you saw his big stomach.”

From Washington Post

With a face caked in cadaverous makeup that accentuates a cheeky smirk with teeny fangs, this bloodsucker is impossible to take seriously.

From New York Times

Related Words

• microscopic
• tiny
• wee