adj
weeny
WEE-nee
adj
1
Extremely small; tiny (informal).
"Just add a weeny bit of salt to the sauce."
How to Use Weeny
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery tiny, in a cute or casual way.
When to use it
Informal, often used in the reduplicated phrase "teeny weeny".
Common pairings
teeny weeny
a weeny bit
Word Forms
weenier comparative, weenies plural, weeniest superlative
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Etymology
Likely from a blend of "teeny weeny," or from wee plus the -y ending.