Don't be such a weenie.
an inner-directed individual who could have cared less if others stuck the dreaded “weenie” label on him
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And if mixing in the occasional pizza night or pickleball game with your old-school weenie roasts and stargazing sessions gets more folks out of the house and into the fresh air?—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 Enrich a can of baked beans (beanies) with bacon and hot dogs (weenies) for a nostalgic summer dish everyone will enjoy having on the table.—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 16 May 2026 The men on this album are, to put it plainly, weenies.—Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026 After a lengthy and spirited discussion about beans and weenies being served (Jason’s idea), Travis Kelce shared his thoughts.—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weenie