"incy wincy" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more incy wincy [comparative], most incy wincy [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj|nolinkhead=1}} incy wincy (comparative more incy wincy, superlative most incy wincy)
  1. (childish, informal) Very small. Tags: childish, informal Synonyms: itsy bitsy, teeny weeny Related terms: eensy

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