Wee

usgb/wiː/
adjective

Very small or of very little importance.

They have a wee house in the countryside
Visual representation of "wee" - Very small or of very little importance

Often appears as...

  • a wee bit
  • a wee dram

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Informal

Colloquial

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Endearing Tone

Often used affectionately to describe something small and lovely.

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Look at that wee kitten curling up!
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Slight Understatement

May subtly understate size to be charming or polite.

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Just a wee slice of cake for me, please.
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Colloquial Quantifier

Used in a relaxed manner to refer to a small amount of something.

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Could I have a wee bit more tea?
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