How to Use teeny in a Sentence

teeny

adjective
Definition of teenynext
Synonyms for teenynext
  • The big talking point is that this guy is one cute, teeny tiny 50-year-old.
    — Ashley Hoffman, Time, 11 Dec. 2019
  • Her loose waves are oh-so-pretty, and the plum lip is just a teeny pop of color.
    — Katherine J Igoe, Marie Claire, 27 Feb. 2020
  • In the context of our world, sizes 8 and 10 are teeny, but not for Hollywood.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Dec. 2022
  • There weren’t that many teeny little white guys at our school.
    — Margy Rochlin, New York Times, 27 May 2016
  • Big frames are back en vogue, as are teeny tiny lenses.
    — Meg Donohue, ELLE, 6 Sep. 2022
  • The theme of the show seems to be teeny-bopping to the oldies, complete with a tragic Elvis impersonator.
    — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2020
  • The house had the smallest kitchen imaginable and teeny, tiny windows.
    — Michael Lassell, House Beautiful, 27 Sep. 2016
  • Scott posted the scandalous photo of Sophia in a very teeny black thong while the couple seemed to take in the sights together.
    — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 15 July 2020
  • An upside-down metal V with two teeny wheels, the Urb-E is foldable and light enough to carry.
    — Zoie Matthew, Los Angeles Magazine, 7 Feb. 2018
  • Look at those teeny tiny fingers wrapped around her mom's perfect nails!
    — Peggy Truong, Cosmopolitan, 6 Feb. 2018
  • When the drapes are closed, not even the teeniest sliver of sunlight can penetrate.
    — Lauren Decarlo, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Jan. 2020
  • The form-fitting, teeny tiny, brown dress gave off major '90s style vibes with its spaghetti straps and low, straight neckline.
    — Kayleigh Roberts, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Nov. 2019
  • In the last decade alone, the club has added over 20 breeds, ranging from the teeny Russian toy to the powerful dogo Argentino.
    — Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2022
  • Each option comes in 18 colors and features a drainage hole that's in the shape of a teeny tiny pumpkin for an extra special touch.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2021
  • Addison looked happy and healthy while heading to a Pilates class in teeny tiny green shorts to beat that LA heat.
    — Seventeen, 9 Aug. 2022
  • The super smiley tot didn't seem the least bit bothered by the cold—probably because he was adorned in a teeny tiny gray snowsuit from The North Face.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 5 Feb. 2019
  • This president is the teeniest, tiniest of black holes.
    — Katy Waldman, Slate Magazine, 21 Mar. 2017
  • Butter is really just a bunch of teeny tiny water droplets dispersed in a matrix of fat.
    — Arowat, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2013
  • Soft, excavated, and, if boobs had feelings, a bit sad, my pre-baby 34Cs were now teeny Bs.
    — Rebecca Brown, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2019
  • Display cards on an antique shutter or door, and add height to a teeny Christmas tree with an old toboggan.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2022
  • For example, ever notice that the drier your skin is, the more pronounced those teeny tiny lines around your eyes, across your forehead, and near your mouth are?
    — Nicole Catanese, Marie Claire, 20 Sep. 2019
  • Happy birthday to my not so baby sister but always the teeniest to tiniest to me, @noahcyrus !
    — Wandera Hussein, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2018
  • The hair is layered and choppy (part of Kravitz's signature carefree-cool-chick vibe,) with the teeniest hint of bangs just touching her forehead.
    — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 27 Nov. 2019
  • Make teeny tiny ice cream sandwiches for kids (or for portion control at a party), using a melon baller as the ice cream scoop.
    — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 18 June 2018
  • The supermodel wore a white tee, bell bottoms with bondage detailing, a teeny purse, gold chains, and vintage-y shades.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 13 July 2017
  • Malls, stores, and websites across the world will be crowded with last-minute shoppers fighting for the teeniest of inventory left.
    — Nandi Howard, Essence, 24 Dec. 2019
  • The Wands for Wildlife program repurposes used mascara wants to serve as teeny tiny brushes for the animals in their care.
    — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 30 May 2018
  • The Fenty mogul wore another baby bump-baring outfit, this one a teeny front-tie crop top and baggy blue-wash jeans.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Feb. 2022
  • On Tuesday, Bieber accessorized with teeny black sunglasses and wore her straight hair down.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 June 2022
  • The social media star posted posted a full-bod selfie snapped in her hotel bathroom, looking beach-ready in a very teeny red string swim suit by Chanel.
    — Megan Decker, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Apr. 2018

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