adj
itsy
adj
1
Extremely small (usually said playfully, as in "itsy bitsy").
"She wore an itsy bikini to the beach."
"Just add an itsy bit more salt."
How to Use Itsy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cutesy, informal word for "tiny", almost always paired with "bitsy".
When to use it
Very informal and playful — not used in serious or formal writing.
Common pairings
itsy bitsy
itsy little
Word Forms
itsier comparative, itsiest superlative
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Etymology
Baby-talk shortening of "little", with the diminutive ending "-sy" tacked on for cuteness.