itty-bitty

adjective

ˈi-tē-ˈbi-tē How to pronounce itty-bitty (audio)
variants or itsy-bitsy
Definition of itty-bittynext
as in tiny
very small in size maddening swarms of itty-bitty insects flew around our faces

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Recent Examples of itty-bitty But You star put her own spin on transitional dressing, pairing the itty-bitty brown shorts with sheer tights from L’eggs and chocolate-brown knee-high boots. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026 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 By the time my gaze shifted two centimeters up to check the itty-bitty clock on my screen, a full 65 minutes had passed. — Jill Duffy, Wired News, 18 June 2026 Providing you can offer plenty of sunshine, consistent moisture, and protection from the cold, these itty-bitty plants can produce a reliable crop of sweet and juicy fruit and thrive in containers for many years. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for itty-bitty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itty-bitty
  1. tiny
  2. minuscule
Adjective
  • But SpaceX would just go from EPS that’s a minuscule negative to a tiny positive.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • This tiny wearable device could record thousands of individual neurons simultaneously as animals swim, play, explore, and interact naturally.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of tiny
Adjective
  • But SpaceX would just go from EPS that’s a minuscule negative to a tiny positive.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The first part is a minuscule black hole, roughly three times the mass of the sun and only about 10 miles across.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of minuscule

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“Itty-bitty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itty-bitty. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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