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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It may seem like I’m being a weenie about a dumb shirt, but it’s more than that.
From Literature
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
“He bought, like, 20 packages of weenies yesterday,” said Chris, a store manager.
From Los Angeles Times
He has tried to untangle the debate between bacon strips and bits, opined on the brilliance of weenies and eggs, and considered the beauty of a well-made flour tortilla.
From Washington Post
And just below that article was a Plaschke article attacking the Dodgers pitchers as “weenies” for not throwing at Fernando Tatis Jr.
From Los Angeles Times
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