bitsy

adjective

ˈbit-sē How to pronounce bitsy (audio)
Definition of bitsynext
as in tiny
very small in size 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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Recent Examples of bitsy 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 Julia Hobbs, senior fashion projects editor, British Vogue Who knew an itsy-bitsy skirt could be so versatile? — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2023 From full coverage suits to itsy-bitsy bikinis that won't give you crazy tan lines from those hours of playing beach volleyball, take a look at these best swimsuit brands that'll rake up major likes on Instagram and TikTok this summer. — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 30 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for bitsy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bitsy
  1. tiny
  2. minuscule
Adjective
  • The antenna is extremely lightweight, and the team miniaturized it to be both the right size and shape to fit the tiny helicopters, which sit just 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the ground at rest.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • These tiny flies, about 1/8-inch long, are drawn to moist potting soil and decaying leaves on the soil’s surface around houseplants.
    — Leah Chester-Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of tiny
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  • In a third image, Bieber struck a silly pose with a drink atop her head, stunning in a minuscule black bikini and matching bucket hat.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 July 2026
  • Those minuscule amounts don’t make a major nutritional impact.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026
Definition of minuscule

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