Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

itsy-bitsy

adjective
/ˌɪtsiˈbɪtsi/
Definition
A term used to describe something that is very small or tiny.
Examples
  • The itsy-bitsy spider climbed up the waterspout.
  • She wore an itsy-bitsy dress for the summer party.
  • The kids found an itsy-bitsy caterpillar in the garden.
Meaning
The word ‘itsy-bitsy’ is often used in a playful or affectionate context to refer to something diminutive in size.
Synonyms
  • tiny
  • miniature
  • small