noun
pewee
Pewee (noun) means any of various tyrant flycatchers of the genus Contopus.
noun
1
Any of various tyrant flycatchers of the genus Contopus.
2
An American version of the children's game gilli-danda.
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Etymology
Imitative of the vocalisations of various birds. For the passerine, originally imitative of the vocalisations of the eastern wood pewee, later extended to other members of the same genus.
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What is the meaning of pewee?
"pewee" (noun) means any of various tyrant flycatchers of the genus Contopus.
What are the different meanings of pewee?
"pewee" has 2 main meanings: 1. Any of various tyrant flycatchers of the genus Contopus; 2. An American version of the children's game gilli-danda.