Bitsy
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- proper noun
- /ˈbɪtsi/
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Bitsy
- As a child, she preferred the nickname Bitsy over Elizabeth, and it stuck with her into adulthood.
- Bitsy said
- Aunt Bitsy
- Bitsy's room
Examples
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When I mentioned it later to Bitsy, she just scowled.
Fiction book (1990) -
And then Temple and Bitsy began to laugh, and they went on until they were crying.
Fiction book (1990) -
Now we all called her Bitsy and left it at that.
Fiction book (1990) -
Through the walls, I heard Bitsy, as big as she was, cry to her mama.
Fiction book (1990) -
"Well, then," said Miss Moon, "if Violet and Bitsy will just step into the hall, we'll take a vote."
Fiction book (1990) -
Turns out Bitsy here wasn't so bad after all.
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Temple said, "I got a big date, Granny," and Bitsy said, "I have to meet somebody about something."
Fiction book (1990) -
Miss Moon turned and wrote my name on the blackboard: Bitsy McDougal.
Fiction book (1990) -
Bitsy, don't break my heart and tell me you don't remember me.
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Beneath the streetlight, I watched Bitsy strut up the sidewalk with another girl.
Fiction book (1990)
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bitsy is a cute nickname made from the English word bit meaning 'small' plus a friendly ending like -sy. It is often used as a pet form of Elizabeth, so the name suggests someone small or dear and has a warm, informal feel.