5 letter words ending in ENY

Teeny

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Extremely small or tiny.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈtini/ UK: /ˈtiːni/

Origin and Usage: The word "teeny" is believed to have originated in the 19th century from the word "teen," which meant small. It is a colloquial term used to describe something that is very small or tiny.

Synonyms: Tiny, miniature, little, small, minuscule.

Related Words: Petite, small, tiny, puny, dwarf.

Example Sentences:

• The puppy was so teeny that it could fit in the palm of her hand.
• She had a teeny apartment in the city that was just big enough for her.
• The dress was beautiful but it was only available in teeny sizes.
• He had a teeny amount of money left in his bank account.
• The teeny spider crawled across the windowsill.

Parts of Speech

Weeny is a noun and an adjective.

Definitions

As a noun, weeny means something small or tiny. As an adjective, it means very small or tiny.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈwiːni/

UK: /ˈwiːni/

Origin and Usage

The origin of weeny is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the word "wee," which means small or tiny. Weeny is commonly used in informal contexts to describe something that is very small or tiny. It is also used as an affectionate or playful term of endearment.

Synonyms

Small, tiny, little, miniature, minuscule, microscopic, puny, pocket-sized, bite-sized, dinky, teensy, itsy-bitsy.

Related Words

Small, tiny, little, micro, dwarf, petite, puny, short, squat, stumpy.

Example Sentences

• The weeny kitten was so small that it fit in the palm of her hand.
• She had a weeny bite of cake, just enough to satisfy her sweet tooth.
• He had a weeny car that could barely fit two people.
• The weeny flowers in the garden were so delicate and beautiful.
• She gave her weeny dog a big hug and kiss.