weenie
AmericanEtymology
Origin of weenie
wien(er) + -ie; weenie ( def. 3 ) probably influenced by or continuous with weeny small child, noun use of weeny tiny ( wee, teeny-weeny )
Example Sentences
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Warner CEO David Zaslav, himself no weenie, reportedly has rejected three Ellison offers, the latest for $23.50 a share.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
He is such a weenie that he couldn't even stand to walk outside where he'd be heckled by the crowd of unarmed, peaceful protesters.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2023
It was just another weenie Wednesday for Abbey Rank and Keila Garza.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2022
Not that he would have stood up well against Ike anyway, Stevenson’s vacillation added to the perception that he was a weenie.
From Fox News • Jun. 4, 2019
“Ain’t that awful. And right in front a weenie wagon. Ignatius, I think you need help.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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