teeny

adjective

tee·​ny ˈtē-nē How to pronounce teeny (audio)
teenier; teeniest
Synonyms of teenynext
: tiny

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Examples of teeny in a Sentence

I'll just have a teeny piece of cake. I'm a teeny bit upset.
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Everyone was amazed that, yes, this teeny tiny thing was actually a functioning camera that could take relatively good pictures, and not just a cute, decorative keychain. — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 And the cut looks very fresh, with Kardashian's honey-bronde hair parted in the center and worn loose with just a teeny bit of wavy texture at the ends. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026 There’s just one teeny, tiny, totally inconsequential difference… our hero Hilda is a 70-year-old woman from Nebraska with absolutely no experience. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026 Take notes from this guest who looked so Kim Possible-cool in baggy jeans and a teeny blue tank. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for teeny

Word History

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First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teeny was in 1802

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“Teeny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teeny. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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teeny

adjective
tee·​ny ˈtē-nē How to pronounce teeny (audio)
teenier; teeniest
: tiny
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