adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A very small thing; something tiny or insignificant. in-plural

Adjective

1. 1
   Very small; minuscule. childish, colloquial, humorous, often

   "The itsy-bitsy spider climbed up the water spout."

Adjective

1. 1
   (used informally) little or tiny wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bittiebittydotfineincy wincyinky-dinky

Example

More examples

"The itsy-bitsy spider went up the water spout."

Etymology

From itty (baby-talk form of little) and/or bitsy.

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