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teeny

/ˈtiː.ni/ adjective

First recorded: 1825 Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about teeny at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. (used informally) very small.
    a wee tot

Origin

Alteration of tiny, possibly with a childish or fanciful intention. First attested in 1825.

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