How to Use itty-bitty in a Sentence

itty-bitty

adjective
  • The itty-bitty buds on this nude base are elegant and easy to do at home.
    — Tori Crowther, Allure, 11 Apr. 2025
  • An itty-bitty heel can take your navy dress to new levels of polished style.
    — Natalie Arroyo Camacho, InStyle, 27 July 2026
  • Once again, these itty-bitty finds have taken over the top produce spot.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The keys do have just an itty-bitty bit of wobble to them, but not enough to be a concern.
    — Wes Davis, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Look at their puppy paws, way too big for their itty-bitty widdle bodies!
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
  • But there was a point in the design process where these itty-bitty body parts got discarded.
    — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The itty-bitty bow is one of many such tattoos Bieber has acquired over the years.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 21 Dec. 2023
  • In its place are itty-bitty bands that still keep your flats or heels in place, just with less of a chance of awkward tan lines.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 July 2026
  • My son has another itty-bitty room.
    — Grace Hollars, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Channel their itty-bitty charm with these simple nude accent nails.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026
  • For a tiny bit of bling, finish with an itty-bitty rhinestone right in the center of the half-moon of each nail.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Cool girls are reaching for itty-bitty eyewear this season.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 May 2026
  • The itty-bitty swimsuit consisted of a stringy halter-style top and cheeky boy shorts.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2023
  • Tiny, itty-bitty words would likely be much more challenging.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • If there’s a limit there, if those transactions are not easy, that could be one little itty-bitty piece that might help.
    — Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Her itty-bitty frock featured an unzipped plunging neckline and garter straps that hung off the super short hem.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The doll’s first iteration came with itty-bitty red swim trunks, a towel and cork sandals.
    — María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Tin Man Can, finishing the look by adding two to four itty-bitty rhinestones to each nail.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Her itty-bitty custom Chanel frock featured spaghetti straps and a low-cut neckline.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
  • These insects are itty-bitty bugs that can take up residence in homes, where they have been known to cause damage to fabrics and fibers.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
  • Rather than a large reservoir, this itty-bitty brewer has enough room in the tank for one K-Cup of coffee.
    — Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
  • The crimson look came complete with a body-skimming, floor-length leather skirt and an unmissable, yet itty-bitty, knit bra top.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 June 2024
  • Why is there such negative energy being hurled towards such an itty-bitty piece?
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Kitten heel sandals and an itty-bitty bag balance out the heaviness of the look, adding a hint of feminine charm.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
  • Hot pink butterfly nail art, combined with tie-dye marbling, zebra stripes, and itty-bitty heart doodles.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 June 2026
  • My favorite music festival combo includes tall moto boots and a pair of itty-bitty shorts.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The itty-bitty storefront retails for $17.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
  • In the video, Sweeney donned a plunging mint-green bra with white trim and matching boxer briefs with an itty-bitty white bow tie along the waistband.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than shy away from these itty-bitty creatures, embrace them with your next mani by showing them off on their favorite treats—different forms of fruit.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 18 June 2026
  • Suddenly, everyone is wearing itty-bitty underwear in lieu of the pants that once were.
    — Kristen Bateman, ELLE, 14 Apr. 2023

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