teensy

[ teen-see ]

/ ˈtin si /

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adjective, teen·si·er, teen·si·est.

teeny; tiny.

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When compared to similar dinosaurs from other parts of the world, they found the teensy teeth didn’t just belong to baby dinos.
The real Jurassic Park may have been in the Arctic|Sara Kiley Watson|June 28, 2021|Popular-Science
Researchers discovered hundreds of teensy tiny baby dinosaur bones in Northern Alaska, suggesting polar dinosaurs lived in high latitudes year-round.
The real Jurassic Park may have been in the Arctic|Sara Kiley Watson|June 28, 2021|Popular-Science
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.
Refurbing Kate and William's New FIFTY-Seven Room London Home Hits the £1m Mark|Tom Sykes|June 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST

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