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
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.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
Since itty-bitty bottoms have become more prevalent, this extra coverage actually feels quite refreshing.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 3 June 2025
While most footwear accessories that can be attached to laces tend to skew smaller, there’s nothing itty-bitty or demure about Coach’s take, seeing as how the vehicles measure over five inches in length and the dice clocks in at 1.75 inches for that metric.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 May 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
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
Since itty-bitty bottoms have become more prevalent, this extra coverage actually feels quite refreshing.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 3 June 2025
While most footwear accessories that can be attached to laces tend to skew smaller, there’s nothing itty-bitty or demure about Coach’s take, seeing as how the vehicles measure over five inches in length and the dice clocks in at 1.75 inches for that metric.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 May 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itty-bitty
Adjective
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One nautical mile west of Santorini, opposite the village of Oia and the caldera, lies the tiny island of Therasia, accessible via boat departing from Ammoudi Bay.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Her tiny strides nestled among the cypress trees near the Guadalupe River.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite their at first comparatively microscopic scale, digital natives Glossier and e.l.f.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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The flowers of certain plants release the microscopic, light-weight pollen grains in massive quantities.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Easy to apply and then reapply, the miniature stick tucks into beach bags or backpacks and takes up minimal space.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
28 July 2025
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The Paper Plane mixes bourbon and Amaro Nonino, garnished with an adorable miniature paper airplane on the coupe rim.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Itty-bitty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itty-bitty. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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