Teensy: meaning, definitions and examples
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teensy
[ หtiหnsi ]
size description
Teensy is an informal word used to describe something that is very small or tiny. It is often used in a playful or affectionate manner.
Synonyms
little, miniature, small, tiny
Examples of usage
- The teensy kitten fit in the palm of my hand.
- I found a teensy screw on the floor.
- She wore a teensy dress that made her look adorable.
Translations
Translations of the word "teensy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pequeno
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช klein
๐ฎ๐ฉ kecil
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ maลy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐใใ
๐ซ๐ท petit
๐ช๐ธ pequeรฑo
๐น๐ท kรผรงรผk
๐ฐ๐ท ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุบูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ malรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ malรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ็
๐ธ๐ฎ majhen
๐ฎ๐ธ lรญtiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแชแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kiรงik
๐ฒ๐ฝ pequeรฑo
Etymology
The word 'teensy' is a diminutive form which is derived from 'teeny', a playful term for something small. The origin of 'teeny' is often traced to the 1950s or early 1960s in American English as part of a trend to create diminutive forms for various words. It is a modification of 'teeny-weeny', which is also a playful expression indicating smallness. The reduced form 'teensy' utilizes a similar phonetic structure, emphasizing its small size in a whimsical way. The use of such terms has grown over the years, particularly in children's literature and casual conversation, highlighting the affection or endearment often associated with small objects or beings.