peewee
ˈpiˌwi
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Definition of peewee - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sizeUKshort or small person or objectUK
  • He was always the peewee of the group.
dwarf runt
2.
sportsRareUSplayer in a sports league for young childrenRareUS
  • The peewee scored the winning goal.
child junior youth
3.
gamesRareUSsmall marble used in children's gamesRareUS
  • She won the game with her lucky peewee.
marble sphere toy
4.
ornithologyTECH.USsmall flycatcher bird in North AmericaTECH.US
  • We spotted a peewee in the forest.
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Images of peewee

  • peewee: small marble used in children's games
    small marble used in children's games
  • peewee: small flycatcher bird in North America
    small flycatcher bird in North America

Expressions with peewee

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miniature version of golf
We played peewee golf at the amusement park.

Origin of peewee

American English, peewee (small)

Examples of peewee in a sentence

  • Despite being a peewee, the car was surprisingly spacious.
  • The peewee league is hosting a tournament.
  • Parents cheered as the peewee made a pass.
  • He flicked the peewee with expert precision.
  • The peewee rolled into the circle, winning the round.
  • The peewee's call was distinct among the trees.

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  1. French:nabot, poussin, ...
  2. German:Winzling, Bambini, ...
  3. Italian:piccoletto, giocatore junior, ...
  4. Spanish:enano, pequeñín, ...
  5. Portuguese:baixinho, miúdo, ...
  6. Chinese:小个子, 小球员, ...
  7. Japanese:チビ, ピウィ, ...
  8. Arabic:صَغِير, لَاعِب صِغَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּיצִי, קַטְנְטָן, ...
  10. Russian:малыш, юный спортсмен, ...
  11. Ukrainian:малюк, дитячий гравець, ...
  12. Hindi:छोटू, पीवी, ...

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