wee

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adjective

ˈwē How to pronounce wee (audio)
Synonyms of wee
1
: very small : diminutive
2
: very early
wee hours of the morning

WEE

2 of 2

abbreviation

western equine encephalitis

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Adjective He's just a wee lad.
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Yogurt is everywhere, from dressing fava bean fatteh (bread salad) to wee meatballs. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026 Despite the extremely hot and humid weather, Emma Roberts, Tate McRae, Orlando Bloom, Brandy, and Paul Anthony Kelly were among those who gathered to experience this year’s electric night one match, which stretched into the wee morning hours. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Much of the screen time communicating with other young people on the internet — some of the contacts are unknowingly mature adults — takes place late at night and into the wee morning hours. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The first Bodega opened on Miami Beach in 2015 and quickly became a late-night spot for tacos, beer and hanging out until the wee hours. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wee

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English we, from we, noun, little bit, from Old English wǣge weight; akin to Old English wegan to move, weigh — more at way

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wee was circa 1525

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“Wee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wee. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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wee

adjective
ˈwē How to pronounce wee (audio)
1
: very small : tiny
2
: very early
the wee hours of the morning

Medical Definition

WEE

abbreviation
western equine encephalitis; western equine encephalomyelitis
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