Teensier: meaning, definitions and examples
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teensier
[ หtiหnsiษr ]
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
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:
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 dospievajรบci
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅฐๅนด
๐ธ๐ฎ najstnik
๐ฎ๐ธ tรญnings
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัำฉัะฟัััะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฏแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gษnc
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 43865 paunchiest
- 43866 blotchiest
- 43867 lardiest
- 43868 teensier
- 43869 inepter
- 43870 meagerer
- 43871 squallier
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