itsy-bitsy

itty-bitty (ˈɪtɪˈbɪtɪ)

/ (ˈɪtsɪˈbɪtsɪ) /

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adjective

informal very small; tiny

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Word Origin for itsy-bitsy

C20: baby talk alteration of little bit

Words nearby itsy-bitsy

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