bitsy

adjective

bit·​sy ˈbit-sē How to pronounce bitsy (audio)
: tiny

Examples of bitsy in a Sentence

it's just a bitsy blister, but it's right on my heel so that I feel it every time I take a step
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First and foremost, our tasters said there should be no grittiness or bitsy pieces to get stuck in their teeth. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2025 The University of Miami alum fronts the inaugural e-edition in an itsy bitsy gold metallic bikini, blond extensions and oversize shades, posing in front of a pool somewhere in the 305. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024 The combination of subtle, creamy sweetness and crunchy, savory, bitsy morsels was delightful. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Sep. 2023 Our front-of-book opener section, made up of stories that are often bitsy and news-driven. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for bitsy

Word History

Etymology

itsy-bitsy

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bitsy was in 1884

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“Bitsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bitsy. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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