adj
itsy
Itsy (adj) means Extremely small (usually said playfully, as in "itsy bitsy"). Example: “She wore an itsy bikini to the beach.”
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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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- itsier
- Superlative
- itsiest
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Etymology
Baby-talk shortening of "little", with the diminutive ending "-sy" tacked on for cuteness.
Rhymes for itsy
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What does “itsy” mean?
The word “itsy” means extremely small (usually said playfully, as in "itsy bitsy"). In plain terms, a cutesy, informal word for "tiny", almost always paired with "bitsy".
How do you use “itsy” in a sentence?
Here is “itsy” used in a sentence: “She wore an itsy bikini to the beach.”
What part of speech is “itsy”?
“Itsy” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of itsy?
"itsy" (adj) means extremely small (usually said playfully, as in "itsy bitsy").
