teensy

English

Etymology

Baby-talk alteration of teeny, from tiny, probably modelled after itsy, itsy-bitsy, etc.; see -sy.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈtiːn.si/

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• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈtin.si/

Adjective

teensy (comparative teensier, superlative teensiest)

1. (childish, informal) tiny

   There's only a teensy chance that I'll be able to make your party, as I'm up to my eyeballs in work.

Synonyms

• incy wincy
• itsy bitsy
• microscopic
• minuscule
• minute
• teensy weensy, teensy-weensy
• teentsy
• teeny weeny
• tincy
• tincy wincy

Anagrams

• Yen-tse, eentsy, entyse, yentes