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Definition of bitsy

bitsy

/ˈbɪt.si/
bit · sy
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• adjective

1

Extremely small or tiny, especially in an endearing or informal way.

Example

"She kept the tiny seashell inside a bitsy wooden box on her dresser."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly encountered in the rhyming compound "itsy-bitsy" (or "itty-bitty"), though it is also used independently in informal or child-directed speech.

• Rhymes for bitsy

• Nearby Words

bitis
bitmap
bitrate
bitsy
bitter
bitter gourd
bitter melon

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 19th century as an informal derivative of "bit" (a small piece) combined with the diminutive suffix "-sy", popularized through nursery rhymes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bitsy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bitsy
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