peewee

noun

pee·​wee ˈpē-(ˌ)wē How to pronounce peewee (audio)
1
: pewee
2
: one that is diminutive or small
especially : a small child
3
: an age-specific level of youth sports
also : a member of a team in a peewee league
peewee adjective

Examples of peewee in a Sentence

that particular species is the peewee of the salmon world
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Word History

Etymology

imitative

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of peewee was in 1793

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Cite this Entry

“Peewee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peewee. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

peewee

noun
pee·​wee ˈpē-wē How to pronounce peewee (audio)
1
: pewee
2
: a tiny person or thing

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