a wee bit

phrase

informal
: by a very small amount or to a very small degree
I'm a wee bit confused.

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The Dodger Express buses that run from Union Station, an attempt to make the ballpark a wee bit more transit friendly, are quick and efficient getting there, wrote Coby King of West Hills. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026 As Fortune’s Jeremy Kahn writes, the models were just a wee bit aggressive. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026 Royce’s Port Charlotte infuses a wee bit of Scotch whisky into velvety fresh cream and chocolate for an Islay experience that leaves a hint of smoke with the silky milk chocolate. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Usually the second weekend of the holiday week can be a wee bit less busy, and most resorts will be able to guide you ahead of time to days or times that may be better. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for a wee bit

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“A wee bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20wee%20bit. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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