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teeny

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtini// UK //tˈiːni// tee·ny Informal

adj. extremely small. You use this word when you want to sound friendly or informal about how tiny something is.

adj. extremely small or minute. Often used to add a playful or affectionate tone to a description.


SIMPLE

I only want a teeny piece of cake.

CONTEXTUAL

The jeweler used a teeny screwdriver to fix the delicate mechanism of the vintage watch.

COMPLEX

While the error seemed teeny in the initial calculations, it compounded over time to create a significant discrepancy in the final structural report.

Synonyms
Origin

Alteration of tiny, possibly with a childish or fanciful intention. First attested in 1825.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun; often used in the phrase 'teeny-weeny' for extra emphasis.

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