teeny
word
/ˈtini/
TEE-nee
/tˈiːni/
TEE-nee
Definition
Extremely small; a cute or informal way of saying "tiny".
Usage & Nuances
Very informal/childish. Often used in the phrase "teeny tiny" or "teeny-weeny" for emphasis. Adults use it for playful or humorous effect. Not appropriate in formal writing. Can soften requests: "Can I have just a teeny bit?"
Spanish: diminuto - chiquititoPortuguese (BR): pequenininhoPortuguese (PT): pequeninoChinese (Simplified): 极小的Chinese (Traditional): 極小的Hindi: नन्हा - बहुत छोटाArabic: صغير جدًاBengali: ছোট্ট - টিনিটুনিRussian: крошечный - малюсенькийJapanese: ちっちゃい - ちいさい（かわいらしいニュアンス）Vietnamese: xíu xiu - tí hinKorean: 아주 작은 - 조그마한Turkish: minicik - küçücükUrdu: ننھا سا - چھوٹا ساIndonesian: kecil sekali - mungil
Example Sentences
She lives in a teeny apartment in the city center.
basic
I have a teeny tiny confession to make.
natural
Could you turn the volume down just a teeny bit?
natural
When I was a teeny-weeny kid, I was terrified of the dark.
natural
Look at this teeny little kitten!
basic
There's only a teeny bit of cake left.
basic