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 Why is there such negative energy being hurled towards such an itty-bitty piece? — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024 Now, the shrunken trend is hitting cocktail menus and happy hours across the country, featuring micro versions of classic drinks in itty-bitty glasses. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024 Collagen peptides are itty-bitty forms of protein derived from animal collagen. — Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 Oct. 2024 Except Trump wants to do away with itty-bitty things like FEMA and the Weather Service. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for itty-bitty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itty-bitty
  1. tiny
  2. microscopic
  3. miniature
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  • Regular computers, including the one on your desk, think in tiny bits of information that are either a 1 or a 0—like flipping a light switch on or off.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Apply a tiny bit of water to the wonton edges with your finger.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of tiny
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  • But humans are generally unaware of the rich microscopic world beneath our feet, in part because until relatively recently, scientists had few tools to accurately catalog such tiny species.
    — Paulina Rowińska, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Nematodes are thread-like microscopic organisms, some species of which create root galls that prevent water uptake and cause wilting of vegetable crops such as tomato, potato, cucumber, carrot, onion, and many others.
    — Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of microscopic
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  • The jets assigned to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President François Hollande were parked nearby, appearing almost miniature in comparison.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The males gather twigs and place them upright, in two bundles, with a gap in the middle, resulting in what looks like a miniature archway.
    — Shawn Simpson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of miniature

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“Itty-bitty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itty-bitty. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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