teensy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈtiːn.si/ (UK)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈtin.si/ (US)
Etymology
Baby-talk alteration of teeny, from tiny, probably modelled after itsy, itsy-bitsy, etc.; see -sy.
Meanings
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(childish, informal) tiny
There's only a teensy chance that I'll be able to make your party, as I'm up to my eyeballs in work.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| teensiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| teensier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Synonyms
itsy bitsy · incy wincy · minuscule · tincy wincy · minute · teensy weensy · microscopic · teensy-weensy · teentsy · tincy · teeny weeny