as in tiny
very small in size
the newborn kittens were teensy-weensy and adorable
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Recent Examples of teensy-weensy
Those chic, teensy-weensy braids were the work of Evalyn Denis, a fellow Florida native and versatile hair stylist now based in Los Angeles.
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Martine Thompson, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
This 12-hour-wear brow pencil creates teensy-weensy lines to mimic your brow’s natural hair color and thickness without creating a boxy look to them.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025
Miss Manners would think that neither teensy-weensy cups nor stemware would be good candidates, but that would also depend on the condition of the ladlers.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2023
Martine Thompson, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
This 12-hour-wear brow pencil creates teensy-weensy lines to mimic your brow’s natural hair color and thickness without creating a boxy look to them.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025
Miss Manners would think that neither teensy-weensy cups nor stemware would be good candidates, but that would also depend on the condition of the ladlers.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teensy-weensy
Adjective
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The former Dixon comptroller embezzled nearly $54 million from the tiny town to fund a lavish lifestyle.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Every detail is analyzed to maximize sound quality, Maserati says, down to the tiniest features.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The minuscule particles can lead to breathing problems like bronchitis and cause inflammation that aggravates diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Summer Benowitz with blob: An anthropomorphic blob attempts to turn itself back into a human — one minuscule, infuriating, frivolous, anxiety-provoking task at a time (a show about being in your 20s).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Teensy-weensy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teensy-weensy. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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