variants
or itsy-bitsy
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
Tin Man Can, finishing the look by adding two to four itty-bitty rhinestones to each nail.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
The Demi Wand Pros Budget-friendly Compact Quiet Waterproof Discreet charging case is great for travel
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Less powerful than some others on this list
This itty-bitty buzzy buddy by Bellesa is perfect for beginners.
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
Because clever Koenigsegg wizard-engineers crammed a bevel gear and two hydraulic clutches up front into an itty-bitty package.
—New Atlas, 31 Jan. 2025
Chloe Ting’s two-week challenge got me through lockdown with her promises to help her followers attain an itty-bitty, teeny-tiny waist and a gigantic, earth-shattering butt.
—Steffi Cao, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
The Demi Wand Pros Budget-friendly Compact Quiet Waterproof Discreet charging case is great for travel
Cons
Less powerful than some others on this list
This itty-bitty buzzy buddy by Bellesa is perfect for beginners.
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
Because clever Koenigsegg wizard-engineers crammed a bevel gear and two hydraulic clutches up front into an itty-bitty package.
—New Atlas, 31 Jan. 2025
Chloe Ting’s two-week challenge got me through lockdown with her promises to help her followers attain an itty-bitty, teeny-tiny waist and a gigantic, earth-shattering butt.
—Steffi Cao, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itty-bitty
Adjective
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Known for: Its tiny colorful bags, like Le Bisou, Mini Chiquito, and Bambino.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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In late spring and early summer, tiny pink or purple flowers appear in clusters that may cover the foliage and attract a variety of pollinators.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Freezing and thawing means moisture seeps into microscopic pores on roadway surfaces.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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Researchers have compared this survival strategy to that of tardigrades, microscopic creatures famous for enduring the vacuum of space.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Google on Tuesday showed off prototype glasses that combine a miniature display with the company's Gemini AI assistant.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Crowded Next to Other Plants Most tomato plants, except for patio tomatoes and miniature varieties, need at least 3 feet of horizontal growing space.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Itty-bitty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itty-bitty. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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