teensy weensy[adjective]Synonyms: tiny, lilliputian, miniature, minute, teensy, teenty, teeny, teeny-weeny, wee, weeny
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tee‧ny wee‧ny /ˌtiːni ˈwiːni◂/ (
also teen‧sy ween‧sy /ˌtiːnzi ˈwiːnzi◂/)
adjective informal[
Date: 1800-1900;
Origin: weeny 'very small' (1700-1800) from ⇒ wee1 + tiny. teensy weensy 1900-2000 Probably from teeny weeny]
a word meaning very small – used especially by children or when speaking to children
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