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teeny

American  
[tee-nee] / ˈti ni /

adjective

teenier, teeniest
  1. tiny.


teeny British  
/ ˈtiːnɪ /

adjective

  1. Also: teeny-weeny.   teensy-weensyinformal extremely small; tiny

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Etymology

Origin of teeny

1815–25; blend of tiny and wee

Example Sentences

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We have a teeny little garden I’m working on finally, after 15 years, actually doing something with it.

From The Wall Street Journal

She grew up in a “teeny town” in southern Illinois and said she always knew she wanted out.

From Los Angeles Times

Each pack comes with four teeny and tiny apple pies that are made exclusively for TJ’s in Canada using Northern Spy apples.

From Salon

“We lit her with one teeny tiny light so it’s a very low light, very shallow focus. The only thing that’s in focus is her eyes and you just sit with her.”

From Los Angeles Times

Meet “Lucifer,” the Aussie bee with teeny horns.

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