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itsy-bitsy

British  
/ ˈɪtsɪˈbɪtsɪ, ˈɪtɪˈbɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. informal very small; tiny

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Etymology

Origin of itsy-bitsy

C20: baby talk alteration of little bit

Example Sentences

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The key is to choose a large-scale print like Gardner did and avoid itsy-bitsy prints.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2022

I had an army of metal soldiers, with itsy-bitsy helmets and plate armor.

From Slate • May 21, 2021

I’m imagining it projecting an itsy-bitsy Aladdin and Jasmine up on top of this magic carpet right now.

From The Verge • Mar. 15, 2019

Baring fangs: The New York Times unties the story of the Kiini, an itsy-bitsy, tenny-weenie, very litigious bikini.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2018

If we get out of this alive, Jonathan thought, I will never again sing about itsy-bitsy spider.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

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