bitty

word

Definition

'Bitty' means very small or made up of many tiny parts. It is often used informally to describe something little or made of small pieces.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and often used to emphasize how small or fragmented something is, like 'a bitty baby' or 'bitty pieces'. Rare in formal writing. 'Bitty' can also describe something made up of too many unconnected parts.

Example Sentences

The baby's hands are so bitty and cute!

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He gave me a bitty piece of chocolate—not nearly enough!

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Sorry for the bitty notes, I was in a rush and only wrote down the main ideas.

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She has a bitty cat that fits in her hand.

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The pieces of bread were so bitty they fell apart.

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I found a bitty bug on the window sill.

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