wee
[wiː]
A wee thing or place is small.
You'll often hear "wee" used to describe something that's tiny or compact. For example, a child might say they have a wee brother who's always getting into trouble. Or someone might tell you about their favorite café in the city, saying it's got a lovely wee garden out back. You can even use "wee" to mean short or brief – like if someone asks how long something will take and you reply that it'll be just a wee minute.
How common is "wee"?
Word wee is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
A short time or short distance.
adjective
Small, little.
Example: You looked a little cold, so I lit a wee fire.
Real examples of "wee" in context
