as in diminutive
something (such as an animal) much smaller than others of its kind
that particular species is the peewee of the salmon world
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Recent Examples of peewee
Gun violence at youth sports games like peewee football has been spurred on by gambling, according to Cincinnati City Councilman Scotty Johnson.
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Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
After a year of coaching and seasoning by Hruby, Ferrante, who grew up on the northwest side of Chicago, played on the Oak Park peewee travel team and played on Oak Park’s first state championship team.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
The Pacers—athletic, young, clever, cocky guys with vibes like the youngest brother in a rich exurban family—answered with pesky defense and an approach to basketball that more nearly approximated a sprint-heavy peewee track meet.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
Sure, this group’s name is a punchline, lifted from a peewee soccer team that never won a game (the title doesn’t appear until the very end, immediately followed by a different name for this posse).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
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Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
After a year of coaching and seasoning by Hruby, Ferrante, who grew up on the northwest side of Chicago, played on the Oak Park peewee travel team and played on Oak Park’s first state championship team.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
The Pacers—athletic, young, clever, cocky guys with vibes like the youngest brother in a rich exurban family—answered with pesky defense and an approach to basketball that more nearly approximated a sprint-heavy peewee track meet.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
Sure, this group’s name is a punchline, lifted from a peewee soccer team that never won a game (the title doesn’t appear until the very end, immediately followed by a different name for this posse).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peewee
Noun
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The more common nickname, El Mencho, is said to be a diminutive of his first name, Nemesio.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Another gender-neutral name that had a burst of popularity in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Jamie was a go-to for girls or a diminutive of James for boys.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Beyond the fruit, the dwarf golden spice pear features clusters of white spring blooms and glossy leaves that turn a striking burgundy or bronze color in the fall.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
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Many get very large, so be sure to buy a dwarf variety for foundation plantings.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Their technicians have the training and tools to get the toy out without causing major damage to your pool.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Guinness was then kept out of his habitat so staff could monitor him and prepare for another attempt to remove the toy.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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“Peewee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peewee. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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