"teensy-weensy" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: teensy-weeniest [superlative]
Head templates: {{head|en|adjective|head=teensy-weensy}} teensy-weensy
  1. (colloquial, often childish or humorous) Alternative form of teeny-weeny Tags: alt-of, alternative, childish, colloquial, humorous, often Alternative form of: teeny-weeny Synonyms: teensy weensy

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