WEENIE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

weenie

noun

ˈwē-nē

Definition of weenie

as in nerd

a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits an inner-directed individual who could have cared less if others stuck the dreaded "weenie" label on him

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Recent Examples of weenie 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 There’s no lingering strolls and window shopping, at least not for these weenie California girls. — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 18 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 See All Example Sentences for weenie

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Noun

Schedule nerds may be interested that American offered 28 and 27 flights to Kansas City on July 9 and 10, with 373 and 372 flights to its Miami hub on the same two days.

— Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The supermodel was one of the most surprising people to make the guest list, causing pandemonium amongst Swifties and pop culture nerds alike when she was photographed heading to the wedding in a gorgeous gold silk gown (what a gold rush).

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026

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The weekend-afternoon sales events became a phenomenon, drawing crowds to marvel at his wide-ranging tastes — not just hardcore music geeks or bibliophiles, but appreciators of New York cultural lore.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2026
By now, however, most know him as the lovable, cello-playing geek Leonard Hofstadter who married the pretty blonde waitress.

— Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026

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