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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There’s no lingering strolls and window shopping, at least not for these weenie California girls.—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026 Most grocery stores also carry bags of these ready-to-eat cocktail weenies, and warehouse stores carry large, party-worthy bags.—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026 For weight weenies, a more expensive jacket means less space taken up in the pack while providing similar warmth as a heavier, less expensive model.—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 13 Dec. 2025 The weenie races will host heats of five dogs throughout the afternoon.—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for weenie