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weeny

adjective

ˈwē-nē How to pronounce weeny (audio)
variants also weensy
Definition of weenynext
as in tiny
very small in size stumbled upon a weeny frog in the front yard

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  1. tiny
  2. minuscule
Adjective
  • Wool makes up a tiny percentage of fashion’s fiber basket, and in sustainability circles, it is often touted as a perfect playground for better farming practices, and a natural alternative to synthetic performance fabrics.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026
  • His partner, six-time DWTS competitor Britt Stewart, speaks to him quietly, offering gentle direction and making tiny posture adjustments that instantly sharpen his moves.
    — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of tiny
Adjective
  • The difference between either posture is likely to be minuscule, with Chairman Kevin Warsh left to take a side and persuade his fellow officials.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
  • While average hourly earnings for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls rose a healthy 10 cents in August – after a minuscule rise in July – workers on balance are still seeing prices rise faster than their annual pay.
    — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of minuscule
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“Weeny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weeny. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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