Teensy: meaning, definitions and examples

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teensy

 

[ หˆtiหnsi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pequeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐใ•ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท petit

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็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ majhen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญtiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiรงik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,596, 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.