Teeny
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtiː.ni/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Teeny is an adjective meaning (informal) Very small; tiny.
Meaning
(informal) Very small; tiny.
More Meanings
- (colloquial, rare) A teenager; a teenybopper.
Example Sentences
When I was a teeny in the late 80s, I like^([sic]) 50s/60s music like that which you listed below as well as the Beatles. I simply found it fun and easier on the ears than Madonna and Paula Abdul.
We just moved to Belgium, my husband is a naval architect and was sailing and designing sailing yachts since years, I was sailing smaller boats since I was a teeny, both are very interested to get back into active sailing.
ahh there we go with that "most teenager"^([sic]) crap again. Its been a while since I was a teeny, but I've met a lot of teens that are a lot more mature than adults I know that are in their 30's and 40's even. Come on with the generalizations already.. do you say thing^([sic]) like "what do you expect from mexicans" too??
Word Forms
- teenier
- teeniest
- teenies
- teenie
Synonyms for teeny
Depending on context, synonyms include compact, fun-sized, ickle, insignificant, lit'l, little.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include teensy, weensy, teensy-weensy, little, weeny, teentsy.
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