Teeny: meaning, definitions and examples

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teeny

 

[ ˈtiːni ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

size description

The term 'teeny' refers to something that is very small or tiny. It is often used in a casual or affectionate manner to describe objects, animals, or even people that are diminutive in size.

Synonyms

miniature, petite, small, tiny

Examples of usage

  • She has a teeny puppy that fits in her hand.
  • I bought a teeny plant for my desk.
  • The teeny toys were perfect for the dollhouse.

Translations

Translations of the word "teeny" in other languages:

🇵🇹 minúsculo

🇮🇳 बहुत छोटा

🇩🇪 winzig

🇮🇩 kecil

🇺🇦 маленький

🇵🇱 malutki

🇯🇵 ちっちゃい

🇫🇷 minuscule

🇪🇸 pequeñísimo

🇹🇷 küçük

🇰🇷 아주 작은

🇸🇦 صغير جداً

🇨🇿 malý

🇸🇰 malý

🇨🇳 微小的

🇸🇮 majhen

🇮🇸 lítil

🇰🇿 кіші

🇬🇪 მცირე

🇦🇿 kiçik

🇲🇽 pequeñito

Word origin

The word 'teeny' is an informal term that originated in the early 20th century. It is derived from the word 'tiny,' which has Old English roots, meaning 'small' or 'little.' The addition of the '-y' suffix in 'teeny' serves to create a more affectionate or diminutive form. This playful alteration is common in the English language, where many words take on a lighter, more endearing tone through similar morphological changes. 'Teeny' has gained popularity in various contexts, especially in children's language, literature, and conversations, where it is frequently used to describe small objects or creatures in a cute manner.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,693 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.