a wee bit

idiom

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

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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 There’s also a wee bit of goofiness. Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025 The Bruins will be a wee bit more focused than the trouncing in Indiana a few weeks ago, but the talent level of the Buckeyes is far superior to even slightly sway victory in UCLA’s direction. Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 14 Nov. 2025 While cooler temperatures are one factor that causes green leaves to melt into oranges and yellows a wee bit early, there are more elements at play, particularly when leaves in the South start dropping when the kids have only just headed back to school. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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