noun
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 notesIn plain EnglishEither a small New World monkey or a southern US shrub, depending on context.
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Word forms
- Plural
- titis
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Etymology
Borrowed from Māori for one sense; the monkey name comes from South American indigenous languages.
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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.
