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Definition of teeny

teeny

/ˈtiːni/
tee · ny
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• adjective

1

Extremely small; tiny (used informally).

Example

"She added just a teeny pinch of cayenne pepper to give the soup a subtle kick."

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• Rhymes for teeny

• Nearby Words

teenager
teens
teensy
teeny
tees river
teesta
teeter

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the early 19th century as an expressive alteration of 'tiny', the vowel shift to a high front 'ee' sound reflects phonetic symbolism often used across languages to emphasize extreme smallness.

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