wee
Wee (adj) means Very small; tiny. Example: “Just give me a wee bit more time to finish.”
How to use wee
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small amount of something, or, in a completely separate everyday use, a childish/informal word for urinating.
The "small" sense is common and neutral, especially in Scottish and Irish English; the "urinate" sense is informal, mainly used with children.
Word forms
weer comparative, weed past tense, wees plural, Wees plural, wees singular, weest superlative
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Etymology
From an Old English word for "weight" or "small amount," which narrowed over time in Scots and Northern English to mean simply "tiny".
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Rhymes for wee
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What does “wee” mean?
The word “wee” means very small; tiny.
How do you pronounce “wee”?
“Wee” is pronounced wee (/wiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “wee” in a sentence?
Here is “wee” used in a sentence: “Just give me a wee bit more time to finish.”
What part of speech is “wee”?
Depending on how it is used, “wee” can be an adjective, a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “wee” come from?
The word “wee” comes from Old English. From an Old English word for "weight" or "small amount," which narrowed over time in Scots and Northern English to mean simply "tiny".
Is “wee” a common word?
“Wee” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wee” have?
“Wee” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: very small; tiny.
What is the difference between "wee" and "small"?
"Wee" and "small" both describe little size, but "wee" is informal and regional, often carrying a warm or endearing tone, while "small" is neutral and standard everywhere. You might call a child a "wee one" affectionately, but use "small" in formal writing.
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