teensy
7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for teensy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely small; a playful, informal way of saying tiny.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use teensy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
teensy bit
teensy weensy
Informal and often used affectionately or humorously, not in formal writing.
Etymology
A playful alteration of "teeny", itself based on "tiny".
Full origin of teensy →Frequently asked questions
What does “teensy” mean?
The word “teensy” means extremely small; a playful, informal way of saying tiny. In plain terms, a cute, informal way to say something is very small.
How do you pronounce “teensy”?
“Teensy” is pronounced TEEN-see (/ˈtin.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “teensy” in a sentence?
Here is “teensy” used in a sentence: “There's just a teensy problem with the plan.”
What part of speech is “teensy”?
“Teensy” is an adjective.
