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titi

TEE-tee

Titi (noun) means a small South American monkey with long, soft fur. Example: “The titi monkeys called to each other from the treetops.”

noun
1
A small South American monkey with long, soft fur.
"The titi monkeys called to each other from the treetops."
2
A flowering shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States.
"Titi bushes lined the edge of the swamp."

How to use titi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a small New World monkey or a southern US shrub, depending on context.

Word forms

titis plural, titis plural, titis plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Māori for one sense; the monkey name comes from South American indigenous languages.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “titi” mean?

The word “titi” means a small South American monkey with long, soft fur. In plain terms, either a small New World monkey or a southern US shrub, depending on context.

How do you pronounce “titi”?

“Titi” is pronounced TEE-tee (/ˈtiːtiː/ in IPA).

How do you use “titi” in a sentence?

Here is “titi” used in a sentence: “The titi monkeys called to each other from the treetops.”

What part of speech is “titi”?

“Titi” is a noun.

How many meanings does “titi” have?

“Titi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small South American monkey with long, soft fur.

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