teeny

English

Etymology

Alteration of tiny, possibly with a childish or fanciful intention. First attested in 1825.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtiː.ni/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈti.ni/
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  • Rhymes: -iːni
  • Hyphenation: tee‧ny

Adjective

teeny (comparative teenier, superlative teeniest)

  1. (informal) Very small; tiny.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:small

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