itty-bitty

adjective

ˈi-tē-ˈbi-tē How to pronounce itty-bitty (audio)
variants or itsy-bitsy
Definition of itty-bittynext
as in tiny
very small in size maddening swarms of itty-bitty insects flew around our faces

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Recent Examples of itty-bitty In its place are itty-bitty bands that still keep your flats or heels in place, just with less of a chance of awkward tan lines. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 July 2026 By the time my gaze shifted two centimeters up to check the itty-bitty clock on my screen, a full 65 minutes had passed. — Jill Duffy, Wired News, 18 June 2026 Providing you can offer plenty of sunshine, consistent moisture, and protection from the cold, these itty-bitty plants can produce a reliable crop of sweet and juicy fruit and thrive in containers for many years. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 5 June 2026 These insects are itty-bitty bugs that can take up residence in homes, where they have been known to cause damage to fabrics and fibers. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for itty-bitty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itty-bitty
  1. tiny
  2. minuscule
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  • Commonly associated with environmental risk factors such as smoking or exposure to hazards like radon, the rare but aggressively fast-growing condition gets its name from the unusually tiny appearance of its cells.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • These tiny architects of the deep sea actively regulate microbial populations.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of tiny
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  • These informative passages function similarly to footnotes, but without the disruption of having to read minuscule print at the bottom of the page.
    — Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Study after study, by public officials and think tanks, has shown that voting by noncitizens and other ineligible voters happens only at minuscule, statistically insignificant levels.
    — Christopher Miller, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of minuscule

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“Itty-bitty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itty-bitty. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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