Teensier: meaning, definitions and examples

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teensier

 

[ หˆtiหnsiษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative degree

Teensier is a comparative form of the word 'teeny', meaning smaller or more diminutive than something else. It is often used in informal contexts to describe something that is slightly smaller in size or amount compared to another object or entity.

Synonyms

littler, smaller, tinier

Examples of usage

  • The teensier cupcake looked so cute on the plate.
  • She wore a teensier version of her sister's dress.
  • Can you find a teensier toy for the baby?
  • This garden has teensier flowers than the ones in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "teensier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adolescente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคถเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Teenager

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ remaja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะปั–ั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nastolatek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒผใƒณใ‚จใ‚คใ‚ธใƒฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adolescent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adolescente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ergen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 10๋Œ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุงู‡ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teenager

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dospievajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ๅฐ‘ๅนด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najstnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรญnings

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัำฉัะฟั–ั€ั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ˜แƒฏแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™nc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adolescente

Etymology

The word 'teeny' is believed to have originated in American English in the early 19th century, with roots possibly tracing back to the late 1800s. It is thought to derive from the word 'teeny-weeny', which was popularized through children's literature and cartoons. The '-ier' suffix creates a comparative form, indicating a smaller size compared to another item, and reflects a common pattern in English morphology, where adjectives can take on comparative and superlative forms. This playful usage has become a staple in casual conversations, especially in contexts involving children or adorable objects. Its informal nature contributes to its charm and widespread use.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,868, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.