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teensy

/ˈtin.si/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.41 in modern English

Syllables
teen-sy
IPA
/ˈtin.si/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

tiny

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

Baby-talk alteration of teeny, from tiny, probably modelled after itsy, itsy-bitsy, etc.; see -sy.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈtin.si/
  • British English: /ˈtiːn.si/

Usage

Inflected Forms

teensier (comparative) teensiest (superlative)

Synonyms

incy wincy itsy bitsy microscopic minuscule minute teensy weensy teensy-weensy teentsy teeny weeny tincy tincy wincy

Questions

How do you pronounce teensy?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtin.si/.
What does teensy mean?
tiny
Where does teensy come from?
Baby-talk alteration of teeny, from tiny, probably modelled after itsy, itsy-bitsy, etc.; see -sy.

How to pronounce teensy

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