Synonyms for

Wee

Verb / wi: / Another word for wee — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Very small or tiny.

Synonyms & similar words

takealeak itsybitsy spendapenny teensy puddle teenyweeny pee micturate peepee makewater ittybitty passwater piddle bittie urinate make bitty piss teeny weensy relieveoneself weewee teensyweensy teentsy weeny little tiny minuscule petite small diminutive miniature microscopic minute pint-sized dinky teeny weensy itsy-bitsy undersized compact bitty itty-bitty midget

Synonyms by register

Formal

minute minuscule diminutive

Informal

tiny itty-bitty teeny little

Literary

piddling puny

Antonyms

large big huge enormous gigantic vast

Common collocations

  • wee bit
  • wee hours
  • wee bairn
  • wee dram
  • wee house
  • wee one

Word family

adjective wee

Usage note

Primarily used in informal contexts, especially in Scottish English, to mean 'small'. Can also refer to urination in a very informal or childish way.

Example sentences

  1. The wee mouse scurried across the floor.
  2. I have a wee bit of chocolate left in my pocket.
  3. The baby's feet were so wee they could fit in my mouth.
  4. I took a wee sip of the hot tea.
  5. The wee bird flew into the tree.

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