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Definition of teensy

teensy

/ˈtiːn.si/
teen · sy
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• adjective

1

Extremely small; tiny (used informally).

Example

"Could I have just a teensy slice of that chocolate cake?"

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• Rhymes for teensy

• Nearby Words

teenaged
teenager
teens
teensy
teeny
tees river
teesta

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 19th century, "teensy" is a playful, diminutive alteration of "teeny" (itself a variant of "tiny"), influenced by the affectionate suffix "-sy".

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