weenie
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of weenie
wien(er) + -ie; weenie ( def. 3 ) probably influenced by or continuous with weeny small child, noun use of weeny tiny ( see wee, teeny-weeny)
Example Sentences
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“Before, I was like ‘This is nothing, you’re just being a weenie about it,’” said Kloc, who moved to Manchester last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
That would figure to make Musk’s public statements more influential in a primary, where the voters are more likely not to think he’s a weenie, than in a general election.
From Slate • May 25, 2023
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
It may seem like I’m being a weenie about a dumb shirt, but it’s more than that.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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