Words For Small Things

noun a tiny speck of dirt or other substance resembling a fly dropping

• The flyspeck on the painting was barely noticeable.
• There's a tiny flyspeck on your shirt.
• I can't believe you're making such a big deal out of a little flyspeck.
• In the grand scheme of things, that mistake is just a flyspeck.

noun a small or insignificant person or thing

• The teacher scolded the pip squeak for talking during class.
• I can't believe that little pip squeak beat me in the race.
• That pip squeak thinks he's so tough, but he's all talk.
• His ideas may seem small now, but don't underestimate the potential of that pip squeak.

noun a small amount or degree; a bit

• The recipe calls for a tad of salt to enhance the flavors.
• Just add a tad more sugar to make it sweeter.
• I only need a tad of cash to buy that new game.
• She felt a tad overwhelmed by the amount of work on her plate.