peewee
6 synonyms for peewee, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small or young person, especially in sports for young children.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use peewee
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
peewee league
peewee hockey
Informal and mostly used in North American sports contexts.
Etymology
Likely a playful reduplication of "wee," meaning small.
Full origin of peewee →Frequently asked questions
What does “peewee” mean?
The word “peewee” means a small or young person, especially in sports for young children. In plain terms, something small, especially a young child's sports league or a small marble.
How do you pronounce “peewee”?
“Peewee” is pronounced PEE-wee (/ˈpiːwiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “peewee” in a sentence?
Here is “peewee” used in a sentence: “Their son plays in the peewee hockey league on Saturdays.”
What part of speech is “peewee”?
“Peewee” is a noun.
How many meanings does “peewee” have?
“Peewee” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small or young person, especially in sports for young children.
