teensy
[teen-see]
- teeny; tiny.
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Origin of teensy
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Related Words
diminutive, dwarf, infinitesimal, insignificant, Lilliputian, little, microscopic, midget, miniature, minimum, minuscule, minute, negligible, petite, pocket, puny, pygmy, slight, teensy-weensy, teenyExamples from the Web for teensy
Contemporary Examples
The corollary being, if she slacks off, even a teensy bit, anything that goes wrong is her fault.
Calling Apartment 1A Kensington Palace an apartment is a just a teensy bit misleading.
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June 27, 2013
After years of either gigantic or teensy offerings, bags this season are refreshingly normal.
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Historical Examples
Will you let me go home as soon as I've told you the teensy little I know?
Within the LawMarvin Dana
“I hate for Helen to miss one teensy bit of the ball,” Nan said.
The Carter Girls' Mysterious NeighborsNell Speed
She took hold of his wrist and looked again at the teensy thumb.
Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves TownCory Doctorow
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 HappenedKate 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 NeighborsNell Speed