adj
weeny
WEE-nee
Weeny (adj) means Extremely small; tiny (informal). Example: “Just add a weeny bit of salt to the sauce.”
adj
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- weenies
- Comparative
- weenier
- Superlative
- weeniest
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Just add a _____ bit of salt to the sauce.
Etymology
Likely from a blend of "teeny weeny," or from wee plus the -y ending.
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Rhymes for weeny
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What does “weeny” mean?
The word “weeny” means extremely small; tiny (informal). In plain terms, very tiny, in a cute or casual way.
How do you pronounce “weeny”?
“Weeny” is pronounced WEE-nee (/ˈwiːni/ in IPA).
How do you use “weeny” in a sentence?
Here is “weeny” used in a sentence: “Just add a weeny bit of salt to the sauce.”
What part of speech is “weeny”?
“Weeny” is an adjective.
