weeny

adjective

wee·​ny ˈwē-nē How to pronounce weeny (audio)
variants or less commonly weensy
: exceptionally small : tiny

Examples of weeny in a Sentence

stumbled upon a weeny frog in the front yard

Word History

Etymology

alteration of wee

First Known Use

circa 1781, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weeny was circa 1781

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Cite this Entry

“Weeny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weeny. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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