Teenier: meaning, definitions and examples
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teenier
[ หtiหniษr ]
informal use
The term 'teenier' is an informal variation of the word 'teeny', which means very small or tiny. It is often used in casual conversation to describe something that is even smaller than small. This form adds an extra emphasis on the smallness of an object or being. It's commonly used in a playful or affectionate context.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her teenier dog fit in her handbag.
- I found a teenier version of this figurine.
- He wore teenier shoes than I expected.
Translations
Translations of the word "teenier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น adolescente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคถเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Teenager
๐ฎ๐ฉ remaja
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดะปััะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ nastolatek
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใผใณใจใคใธใฃใผ
๐ซ๐ท adolescent
๐ช๐ธ adolescente
๐น๐ท ergen
๐ฐ๐ท 10๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ teenager
๐ธ๐ฐ teenager
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅฐๅนด
๐ธ๐ฎ najstnik
๐ฎ๐ธ unglingur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัำฉัะฟัััะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฏแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gษnc
๐ฒ๐ฝ adolescente
Etymology
The word 'teeny' can be traced back to the early 20th century, characterized by a playful addition of the '-y' suffix to words to create a sense of smallness or cuteness. Its usage in colloquial English reflects informal speech patterns where the diminutive form is favored. The variant 'teenier' likely emerged as a comparative form, emphasizing an even greater degree of smallness. The playful nature of 'teeny' and its derivatives continues to hold popularity in children's literature, colloquial speech, and informal contexts. This linguistic trend highlights how language evolves and adapts to create expressive and relatable forms for various situations.