teeny-weeny

adjective

tee·​ny-wee·​ny ˌtē-nē-ˈwē-nē How to pronounce teeny-weeny (audio)
: tiny

Examples of teeny-weeny in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

teeny + weeny

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teeny-weeny was in 1842

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Cite this Entry

“Teeny-weeny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teeny-weeny. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

teeny-weeny

adjective
tee·​ny-wee·​ny
ˌtē-nē-ˈwē-nē
: tiny
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