"eensy" meaning in All languages combined

See eensy on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more eensy [comparative], most eensy [superlative]
Etymology: Shortened from eensy-weensy. Head templates: {{en-adj}} eensy (comparative more eensy, superlative most eensy)
  1. (childish) Very small. Tags: childish
    Sense id: en-eensy-en-adj-bimYmetD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2011, Kristen Ashley, Rock Chick Regret",
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