How to Use itty-bitty in a Sentence

itty-bitty

adjective
  • The keys do have just an itty-bitty bit of wobble to them, but not enough to be a concern.
    — Wes Davis, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2023
  • The itty-bitty bow is one of many such tattoos Bieber has acquired over the years.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The itty-bitty buds on this nude base are elegant and easy to do at home.
    — Tori Crowther, Allure, 11 Apr. 2025
  • For a tiny bit of bling, finish with an itty-bitty rhinestone right in the center of the half-moon of each nail.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Rather than a large reservoir, this itty-bitty brewer has enough room in the tank for one K-Cup of coffee.
    — Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
  • Tin Man Can, finishing the look by adding two to four itty-bitty rhinestones to each nail.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The star wore the look exactly as it was shown in the fall 2025 collection—itty-bitty useless belt and all!
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 May 2025
  • An itty-bitty gold bikini while jet skiing in Greece: yes, she's done that too.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
  • The tiny folks of Lincoln Heights, for instance, send letters to the itty-bitty residences of the Pacoima branch.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
  • The itty-bitty swimsuit consisted of a stringy halter-style top and cheeky boy shorts.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2023
  • Hailey sported a black hoodie, a leather bomber coat, and itty-bitty gym shorts; Her white socks and square-toe loafers gave the look a true fashion girl feel.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
  • If there’s a limit there, if those transactions are not easy, that could be one little itty-bitty piece that might help.
    — Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The crimson look came complete with a body-skimming, floor-length leather skirt and an unmissable, yet itty-bitty, knit bra top.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 June 2024
  • Kitten heel sandals and an itty-bitty bag balance out the heaviness of the look, adding a hint of feminine charm.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
  • The doll’s first iteration came with itty-bitty red swim trunks, a towel and cork sandals.
    — María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The outfit consisted of a tuxedo jacket and itty-bitty hot pants—custom-made for her by Chanel.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Get some cute the itty-bitty pans, like GreenPan mini egg pan, or a tiny cocotte from the maker of our favorite Dutch ovens (these are perfect for baked eggs).
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
  • The fish picks up flavor from a thin, green coat of capers, mint, basil and thyme, and the chard is elevated with garlic, butter and itty-bitty croutons.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2023
  • While sporting two coats, both by H&M Studio, is an easy way to stay cozy, the look can be quite bulky—so Shayk fixed that problem by forgoing pants in favor of itty-bitty shorts.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2023
  • In attempting to minimize the hair leading up to and around the area in question, that itty-bitty button got erased entirely.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Jan. 2024
  • The star wore an itty-bitty bandeau top from Maison Margiela, paired with a black Balenciaga maxi skirt.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 June 2025
  • The itty-bitty birds are busy breeding and building nests, which means there are plenty of opportunities to view them in action.
    — Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
  • After soaring above the Hollywood sign and downtown LA, the pilot lands the whirlybird on an itty-bitty helipad on top of a luxury yacht in the ocean.
    — EW.com, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Samples Galore Minaj may have broken the itty-bitty piggy bank clearing some of the samples on Pink Friday 2.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2023
  • And Florence Pugh, infusing youthful energy into a stately style, wore a gray Valentino that opened in the front to reveal a pair of itty-bitty black shorts.
    — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Aside from all the summer dresses with plunging necklines you’re bound to wear this season, warmer temperatures also bring with them a slew of itty-bitty tops that were once hard to find bras to wear with.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
  • Her itty-bitty custom Chanel frock featured spaghetti straps and a low-cut neckline.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Once again, these itty-bitty finds have taken over the top produce spot.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
  • My son has another itty-bitty room.
    — Grace Hollars, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Tiny, itty-bitty words would likely be much more challenging.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

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