Meaning of peewee in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpiˌwi/

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  1. Noun

    peewee

    Etymology

    mid 19th century (in peewee (sense 3 of the noun)); peewee (sense 1 of the noun) is imitative; peewee (sense 2 of the noun, are from wee, by reduplication

    Definitions

    1. disparaging terms for small people
  2. 2. small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America

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