wee
Americanadjective
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little; very small.
- Synonyms:
- minuscule, diminutive, tiny
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very early.
in the wee hours of the morning.
noun
verb
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of wee
before 1150 for an earlier sense; Middle English we, variant of wei (small) quantity, Old English wēg, Anglian form of wǣge weight, akin to wegan to weigh 1
Vocabulary lists containing wee
Example Sentences
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It felt a wee bit all or nothing and you've still got two more games, so it's hugely positive.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
The wee powered hardtop mechanism does retract, after a fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
"I'm just a wee bit upset with the number of caps you've got with Scotland," the 75-year-old told him.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
News reports said some 3,500 police and soldiers took part in the operation that began in the wee hours.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
“It’s got a wee bit of sugar on it,” she whispered.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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