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adj
Very small; tiny.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: compact, fun size, fun-sized, ickle, insignificant, lit'l, little, low, modest, mini, petty, pint-sized, pocket-size, slim, slight, small, small-scale, undersized, wee, wurly
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A teenager; a teenybopper.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: colloquial, rare
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
(used informally) very small
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: bitty, bittie, teensy, teentsy, wee, weeny, weensy, teensy-weensy, teeny-weeny, itty-bitty, itsy-bitsy
Antonyms: none provided
History
Alteration of tiny, possibly with a childish or fanciful intention. First attested in 1825.
From teen + -y or a clipping of teenybopper.
Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
