Tiny
'taɪni
Definitions
Very small in size or amount.
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Extremely small
She held a tiny kitten in her hands.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a teeny-tiny problem, like a single crumb stuck to your shirt. That's tiny!
👶 For kids: Something super, super small, like a little baby mouse.
More Examples
The house was so tiny, it only had one room.
He took a tiny sip of his tea.
How It's Used
"A tiny insect crawled across the table."
"The artist used tiny brushstrokes to create the detail in the miniature painting."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
tiny bit
A very small amount; slightly.
"I'm just a tiny bit tired after the long day."
From Middle English *tiny*, probably of uncertain origin, possibly from a Scandinavian source or related to *tine* (to enclose).
The word 'tiny' has been used since the 14th century to describe something small.
Memory tip
Think of a 'tiny' ant; small and easy to overlook.