Bitty — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbi-tē/ bit·ty

Meaning & Definition of Bitty

Bitty (adjective)

  1. made up of or containing bits; especially, not cohesive or flowing
  2. small, tiny

Bitty (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. very small in size

    "a little bitty kitten that I could hold in my hand"

    similar: atomic, bitsy, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, miniature, minuscule, minute, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, weeny
    related: baby, diminutive, dwarf, elfin, half-pint, Lilliputian, little, micro, mini, minikin, model, petite, pocket, pocket-size, pygmy, small, smallish, dinky, dwarfish, insignificant, pint-size, puny, scrubby, undersized
    opposite: astronomical, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, giant, gigantic, herculean, heroic, huge, immense, mammoth, massive, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, planetary, prodigious, titanic, tremendous
    near: big, bulky, bumper, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, grand, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, jumbo, king-size, large, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, overscale, oversize, sizable, substantial, super, whacking, whopping, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, monolithic, staggering, stupendous, towering, boundless, cavernous, immeasurable, infinite, vast, vasty, voluminous

Related Entry: Itty-bitty (adjective)

Itty-bitty is a different word from Bitty. The synonyms below are for itty-bitty, not for bitty.

  1. very small in size

    "maddening swarms of itty-bitty insects flew around our faces"

    similar: atomic, bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, miniature, minuscule, minute, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, weeny
    related: baby, diminutive, dwarf, elfin, half-pint, Lilliputian, little, micro, mini, minikin, model, petite, pocket, pocket-size, pygmy, small, smallish, dinky, dwarfish, insignificant, pint-size, puny, scrubby, undersized
    opposite: astronomical, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, giant, gigantic, herculean, heroic, huge, immense, mammoth, massive, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, planetary, prodigious, titanic, tremendous
    near: big, bulky, bumper, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, grand, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, jumbo, king-size, large, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, overscale, oversize, sizable, substantial, super, whacking, whopping, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, monolithic, staggering, stupendous, towering, boundless, cavernous, immeasurable, infinite, vast, vasty, voluminous

Related Entry: Little bitty (adjective)

Little bitty is a different word from Bitty. The synonyms below are for little bitty, not for bitty.

  1. very small in size

    "all that was left when I finally got to the dessert table was one little bitty piece of pie"

    similar: atomic, bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, microminiature, microscopic, miniature, minuscule, minute, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, weeny
    related: baby, diminutive, dwarf, elfin, half-pint, Lilliputian, little, micro, mini, minikin, model, petite, pocket, pocket-size, pygmy, small, smallish, dinky, dwarfish, insignificant, pint-size, puny, scrubby, undersized
    opposite: astronomical, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, giant, gigantic, herculean, heroic, huge, immense, mammoth, massive, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, planetary, prodigious, titanic, tremendous
    near: big, bulky, bumper, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, grand, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, jumbo, king-size, large, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, overscale, oversize, sizable, substantial, super, whacking, whopping, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, monolithic, staggering, stupendous, towering, boundless, cavernous, immeasurable, infinite, vast, vasty, voluminous

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bitty

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bitty:

atomic, bitsy, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, miniature, minuscule, minute, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, weeny

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bitty

Words with the opposite meaning of Bitty:

astronomical, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, giant, gigantic, herculean, heroic, huge, immense, mammoth, massive, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, planetary, prodigious, titanic, tremendous

Related Words for Bitty

baby, diminutive, dwarf, elfin, half-pint, Lilliputian, little, micro, mini, minikin, model, petite, pocket, pocket-size, pygmy, small, smallish, dinky, dwarfish, insignificant, pint-size, puny, scrubby, undersized

Near Antonyms of Bitty

big, bulky, bumper, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, grand, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, jumbo, king-size, large, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, overscale, oversize, sizable, substantial, super, whacking, whopping, formidable, grandiose, imposing

Origin & Etymology of Bitty

First known use: 1858

Words & Phrases Containing Bitty

itty-bitty, little bitty

Frequently Asked Questions about Bitty

What does "Bitty" mean?

"Bitty" means made up of or containing bits; especially, not cohesive or flowing. As an adjective, it is defined as: made up of or containing bits; especially, not cohesive or flowing.

What is another word for "Bitty"?

Other words for "Bitty" include atomic, bitsy, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic and miniature. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bitty" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bitty"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bitty". Common alternatives include atomic, bitsy, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, miniature, minuscule and minute.

What is the opposite of "Bitty"?

Antonyms of "Bitty" include astronomical, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, giant, gigantic and herculean. Near antonyms include big, bulky, bumper and considerable.

How do you use "Bitty" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bitty" in a sentence: "a little bitty kitten that I could hold in my hand".

Is "Bitty" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bitty" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Bitty"?

"Bitty" is pronounced /ˈbi-tē/ and divided into syllables as bit·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Bitty"?

First known use: 1858.