Wee
Pronunciation: /ˈwiː/
Wee (adj)
- Small in size or amount, especially when you think it is too little.
- For a short time; not long.
Examples
- I only have a wee bit of time left.
- Can you wait a wee while? I’m almost ready.
Wee (n)
- A very small quantity of something.
Examples
- I only have a wee bit of milk left.
- Could you wait a wee while? I’m almost ready.
Wee (adv)
- A little; by a small amount.
Examples
- I waited wee longer before I left.
- The soup was too salty, so I added wee water to fix it.
Wee (adjective)
Examples
- The wee box fits in my pocket.
- The wee cat hid under the chair.
Wee (noun)
Examples
- Add a wee bit of salt to the soup.
- I need a wee amount of paint for this.
Wee (adverb)
Examples
- The room is wee warmer than yesterday.
- I feel wee better after the rest.