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 From an itty-bitty Icelandic outpost backed by jaw-dropping landscapes to an ancient seaside settlement overlooking the Black Sea, here are 17 of the best small towns in Europe to visit on a trip across the pond. — Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 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 The itty-bitty brush allows for precision placement of the gel, which is great for making your brows look more like twins than distant cousins. — Marci Robin, Allure, 19 May 2026 Quantum systems include all the itty-bitty particles, such as atoms and electrons, that behave according to the rules of quantum mechanics. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for itty-bitty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itty-bitty
  1. tiny
  2. minuscule
Adjective
  • Trade along the route remains tiny compared with major throughways like the Suez Canal and is dominated by Russian oil and gas, which – along with a few other LNG buyers in Asia – principally flow to China.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The amount of neutrino energy absorbed by the companion star, however, would be only a tiny fraction of the amount of energy the star emits on its own, so again, this is likely to have little effect.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of tiny
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  • The film was made for a minuscule $750,000 before marketing costs.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The top 10%-50% represent about a quarter of recipients, and the bottom 50% are just a minuscule share, according to Visa.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Aug. 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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