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Synonyms for wee

Grammar : Adj
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Phonetic Transcription : wi

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Définition of wee

Origin :
  • "extremely small," mid-15c., from earlier noun use in sense of "quantity, amount" (cf. a littel wei "a little thing or amount," c.1300), from Old English wæge "weight" (see weigh). Adj. use wee bit apparently developed as parallel to such forms as a bit thing "a little thing." Wee hours is attested by 1891, from Scot. wee sma' hours (1787, Burns). Wee folk "faeries" is recorded from 1819. Weeny "tiny, small" is from 1790.
  • adj very small, tiny
Example sentences :
  • "I'll go downstairs now for a wee while," Mrs. MacDermott said.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Aye, but it's that wee bit that makes all the difference, Mr. Cairnduff!
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • "Och, he's mebbe only a wee bit out of sorts," John answered.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Sure, you have to tell a wee bit of a lie now and again, or you'd never get your way at all.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • I thought at first you were having me on, but I think now you're only a wee fool.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • "I'll be down in a wee while," John replied as he climbed the stairs.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Aren't you just aching for a wee house of your own, the same way that I am!
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • "I want to have a wee talk with you," she said in explanation.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Oh, how proud am I now As I lay welcome kisses on baby's wee brow!
  • Extract from : « Grandma's Memories » by Mary D. Brine
  • Wee Davie had taken no harm, for he was fast asleep with his head on her bosom.
  • Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald

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