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 24 Jul. 2026.

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