adj
teeny
TEE-nee
Teeny (adj) means Very small; tiny. Example: “She wore a teeny pair of earrings.”
adj
1
Very small; tiny.
"She wore a teeny pair of earrings."
"We only have a teeny amount of time left."
How to use teeny
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, slightly childish way to say something is very small.
When to use it
Informal — fine in everyday speech, not typical in formal writing.
Common pairings
teeny bit
teeny tiny
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Word forms
- Plural
- teenies
- Comparative
- teenier
- Superlative
- teeniest
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Etymology
An alteration of "tiny", first recorded around 1825, often used in a playful or childlike way.
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What does “teeny” mean?
The word “teeny” means very small; tiny. In plain terms, a casual, slightly childish way to say something is very small.
How do you pronounce “teeny”?
“Teeny” is pronounced TEE-nee (/ˈti.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “teeny” in a sentence?
Here is “teeny” used in a sentence: “She wore a teeny pair of earrings.”
What part of speech is “teeny”?
“Teeny” is an adjective.
Where does the word “teeny” come from?
The word “teeny” dates back to around 1825. An alteration of "tiny", first recorded around 1825, often used in a playful or childlike way.
