Wee

/wiː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small amount of something; often used informally.

Just add a wee bit of salt to the soup for flavor.

A term sometimes used for urine, especially in a childlike context.

The toddler needed to stop for a wee during the car ride.

adjective

Very small in size or amount; tiny.

She held out a wee flower she had picked from the garden.

Insignificant or trivial.

He had a wee complaint about the service, but it wasn't worth mentioning.

Scottish; possibly from Old English 'wēa' meaning small.

wee hours

Early morning hours, typically just before sunrise.

wee ones

Refers affectionately to young children.

wee bits

Refers to small amounts of something.

minuscule

Extremely small.

tiny

Very small in size.

diminutive

Extremely or unusually small.

To urinate.

I need to go for a wee.

A term of endearment for something small.

That wee dog is so cute!