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teensy

[ teen-see ]

/ ˈtin si /

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adjective, teen·si·er, teen·si·est.

teeny; tiny.

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Origin of teensy

see origin at teeny, -sy

Words nearby teensy

Teena, teenage, teenager, teener, teens, teensy, teensy-weensy, teenter, teeny, teenybopper, teeny-weeny

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Example sentences from the Web for teensy

The corollary being, if she slacks off, even a teensy bit, anything that goes wrong is her fault.
Medicine Bedevils Pregnant Women With Too Many Warnings About Risk|Lenore Skanazy|October 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Calling Apartment 1A Kensington Palace an apartment is a just a teensy bit misleading.
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After years of either gigantic or teensy offerings, bags this season are refreshingly normal.
Return of the Normal-Size Bag|Misty White Sidell|October 9, 2011|DAILY BEAST
VIEW OUR EXCLUSIVE IMAGES of teensy motorcycle jackets, mini trench coats, and other highlights of sandbox style.
Gucci Debuts Kids' Line|Isabel Wilkinson|June 24, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Father can't give lessons any more, because he can't see but just a teensy, weensy bit when the sun is shining.
How It Happened|Kate Langley Bosher
Tell her that,” suggested Nan, “and I bet you she will find she can walk a teensy little more than a few blocks.
The Carter Girls' Mysterious Neighbors|Nell Speed
“I hate for Helen to miss one teensy bit of the ball,” Nan said.
The Carter Girls' Mysterious Neighbors|Nell Speed
Will you let me go home as soon as I've told you the teensy little I know?
Within the Law|Marvin Dana
"I wasn't big or broad,—not even a little teensy bit," she said honestly.
Sunny Slopes|Ethel Hueston

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