mite

noun
UK /maɪt/
US /maɪt/

A mite is a very tiny bug that is too small to see easily.

She found a tiny mite crawling on the leaf.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small amount of something.

He felt a mite tired after the long walk.

3. A small coin of little value.

She gave her last mite to the poor.

4. A very small child or creature.

The poor little mite was shivering in the cold.