Peewee

/ˈpiːwiː/
adjective

Very small; tiny.

She bought a peewee birdcage for her tiny bird.
Visual representation of "peewee" - Very small; tiny.

Often appears as...

  • peewee size
  • peewee bird
noun

A very small person or thing.

He was always picked last in school because he was the peewee of the class.
Visual representation of "peewee" - A very small person or thing.

Often appears as...

  • peewee of the class
  • peewee division

Usage tips

Informal

noun

A level of amateur sports, especially ice hockey, for children aged 11 or 12.

My 12-year-old son plays in the peewee hockey league.
Visual representation of "peewee" - A level of amateur sports, especially ice hockey, for children aged 11 or 12.

Often appears as...

  • peewee hockey
  • peewee league

Usage tips

Technical

adjective

Very small; tiny.

She bought a peewee birdcage for her tiny bird.
Visual representation of "peewee" - Very small; tiny.

Often appears as...

  • peewee size
  • peewee bird
noun

A very small person or thing.

He was always picked last in school because he was the peewee of the class.
Visual representation of "peewee" - A very small person or thing.

Often appears as...

  • peewee of the class
  • peewee division

Usage tips

Informal

noun

A level of amateur sports, especially ice hockey, for children aged 11 or 12.

My 12-year-old son plays in the peewee hockey league.
Visual representation of "peewee" - A level of amateur sports, especially ice hockey, for children aged 11 or 12.

Often appears as...

  • peewee hockey
  • peewee league

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "peewee"
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Small Objects

Used to affectionately describe objects of a particularly small size.

Illustration for Small Objects
She had a collection of peewee stones lined on her windowsill.
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Not for People

Avoid using 'peewee' to call someone very small; it can be seen as rude or insensitive.

Illustration for Not for People
The peewee cup barely held a sip of tea.
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Emphasis on Size

'Peewee' emphasizes tininess so it's clear that something is notably small.

Illustration for Emphasis on Size
He marveled at the peewee pumpkin that had grown in the garden.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Small Objects

Used to affectionately describe objects of a particularly small size.

Illustration for Small Objects
She had a collection of peewee stones lined on her windowsill.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not for People

Avoid using 'peewee' to call someone very small; it can be seen as rude or insensitive.

Illustration for Not for People
The peewee cup barely held a sip of tea.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emphasis on Size

'Peewee' emphasizes tininess so it's clear that something is notably small.

Illustration for Emphasis on Size
He marveled at the peewee pumpkin that had grown in the garden.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Small Objects

Used to affectionately describe objects of a particularly small size.

Illustration for Small Objects
She had a collection of peewee stones lined on her windowsill.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not for People

Avoid using 'peewee' to call someone very small; it can be seen as rude or insensitive.

Illustration for Not for People
The peewee cup barely held a sip of tea.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emphasis on Size

'Peewee' emphasizes tininess so it's clear that something is notably small.

Illustration for Emphasis on Size
He marveled at the peewee pumpkin that had grown in the garden.
Visual representation of the word "Peewee"

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Quote examples

Bobby Orr

Canadian Athlete

You hear peewee coaches teaching the 'trap'. What the heck are we doing teaching the 'trap'? Let the kids go, let them have fun; that's how you improve.
Portrait of Bobby Orr

Quote examples

Bobby Orr

Canadian Athlete

You hear peewee coaches teaching the 'trap'. What the heck are we doing teaching the 'trap'? Let the kids go, let them have fun; that's how you improve.
Portrait of Bobby Orr
Example 1 of 1
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