Peewee is a word with two main senses. It can refer to a small woodlandrelating to forests or areas covered with trees bird in eastern North America, or it can be used as a rudeoffensively impolite or insulting word for a very small persona human being; an individual.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈpiˌwi/
Easy pronunciation: PEE-wee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the first syllable; the second syllable is unstressed.
Refers to the small bird, the wood pewee.
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Peewee Meaning
a small bird called a wood pewee
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a small olive-colored woodland flycatcher found in eastern North America
Example: We heard a peewee calling from the trees at dusk.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- pewee — Common alternate form for the bird
- pewit — Variant name used for the same bird
- wood pewee — Common name for the bird
- contopus virens — Scientific name for the eastern wood pewee
- peewit — Listed as a synonym in the source, though usage can vary by region
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Other Meanings of Peewee
Meaning 2
a rude word for someone who is very small
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a disparaging word for a small person
Example: The older kids teased him by calling him a peewee.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- half-pint — Common informal insult for a small person
- runt — Used for a small or weak person, often insultingly
- shrimp — Informal insult for a small person
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Peewee Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- pewee
- pewit
- wood pewee
- contopus virens
a disparaging word for a small person
- half-pint
- runt
- shrimp
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse peewee the bird with peewit or pewit used for other birds in some dialects.
- Do not use peewee as a friendly word for a small person; it is usually insulting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does peewee mean?
Peewee can mean a small woodland flycatcher in eastern North America, or it can be a rude word for a very small person.
Is peewee a synonym for wood pewee?
Yes. In the bird sense, peewee is used as a synonym or variant name for wood pewee.
What are the synonyms of peewee for a small person?
Common synonyms in that sense include half-pint, runt, and shrimp.
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