teensy

[ teen-see ]

/ ˈtin si /

teeny; tiny.

Origin of teensy

see origin at teeny, -sy

The corollary being, if she slacks off, even a teensy bit, anything that goes wrong is her fault.

Medicine Bedevils Pregnant Women With Too Many Warnings About Risk |Lenore Skanazy |October 26, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Calling Apartment 1A Kensington Palace an apartment is a just a teensy bit misleading.

Refurbing Kate and William's New FIFTY-Seven Room London Home Hits the £1m Mark |Tom Sykes |June 27, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
After years of either gigantic or teensy offerings, bags this season are refreshingly normal.

Return of the Normal-Size Bag |Misty White Sidell |October 9, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
VIEW OUR EXCLUSIVE IMAGES of teensy motorcycle jackets, mini trench coats, and other highlights of sandbox style.

Gucci Debuts Kids' Line |Isabel Wilkinson |June 24, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

“I hate for Helen to miss one teensy bit of the ball,” Nan said.

The Carter Girls' Mysterious Neighbors |Nell Speed
Tell her that,” suggested Nan, “and I bet you she will find she can walk a teensy little more than a few blocks.

The Carter Girls' Mysterious Neighbors |Nell Speed
Father can't give lessons any more, because he can't see but just a teensy, weensy bit when the sun is shining.

How It Happened |Kate Langley Bosher
She took hold of his wrist and looked again at the teensy thumb.

Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town |Cory Doctorow
Will you let me go home as soon as I've told you the teensy little I know?

Within the Law |Marvin Dana