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teensy

American  
[teen-see] / ˈtin si /

adjective

teensier, teensiest
  1. teeny; tiny.


Etymology

Origin of teensy

see origin at teeny, -sy

Example Sentences

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A teensy stretch of trading weakness this year—a pause in rip-roaring gains, really—has left the valuation looking ordinary, despite a profit outlook that has no equal in history.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Beguiled by photos of teensy piglets, she chose the runt of the litter—a tiny, shivering nugget for $350.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

All that said, though, it’s hard not to feel a teensy bit bad for Philly fans after what they endured Thursday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

Before he made his final judgment, there was just one teensy item to attend to.

From Slate • Sep. 30, 2023

Ever since getting shot by those darts, Taylor had had a teensy bit of trouble organizing her thoughts.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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