Bitty: meaning, definitions and examples

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bitty

 

[ หˆbษชti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

size description

The term 'bitty' is often used to describe something that is very small or tiny. It can refer to objects, parts of things, or even living creatures, emphasizing their diminutive size. The usage is typically informal and conveys a sense of endearment or cuteness. Commonly, it is used in British English and can be applied to various items, such as toys or food.

Synonyms

miniature, petite, small, tiny.

Examples of usage

  • She has a bitty collection of miniature dolls.
  • The puppy was so bitty that it fit in the palm of my hand.
  • I bought some bitty cupcakes for the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "bitty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pequeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช winzig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะปะตะฝัŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ malutki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐใ•ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท minuscule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pequeรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผรงรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุบูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ malรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ majhen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญtill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiรงik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pequeรฑo

Etymology

The word 'bitty' originates from the word 'bit,' which means a small piece or amount. The suffix '-y' is often added in English to adjectives to describe something that is characterized by being small or having the quality of the root word, in this case, 'bit.' The informal nature of 'bitty' suggests a colloquial use that has grown in popularity primarily in British English. Its usage accentuates a cultural affection for the small and delicate, often used in contexts where cuteness or charm is highlighted.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,119, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.