# teeny

/ˈtini/ (US) · /tˈiːni/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/teeny
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

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

For teachers: extremely small or minute. Often used to add a playful or affectionate tone to a description.

## Examples

- I only want a teeny piece of cake.
- The jeweler used a teeny screwdriver to fix the delicate mechanism of the vintage watch.
- While the error seemed teeny in the initial calculations, it compounded over time to create a significant discrepancy in the final structural report.

## Usage notes

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

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