Weeny Meaning in English
word
ˈwini
WEE-nee
wˈiːni
WEE-nee
Definition
Very small; tiny. Used in an informal or playful way to describe something of little size.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often playful, used mainly in British and American English for emphasis on small size. Can appear in phrases like 'teeny-weeny'. Not commonly used in formal writing.
Spanish: minúsculo - pequeñitoPortuguese (BR): minúsculo - pequeninoPortuguese (PT): minúsculo - pequeninoChinese (Simplified): 极小的 - 微小的Chinese (Traditional): 極小的 - 微小的Hindi: बहुत छोटाArabic: صغير جدًاBengali: ক্ষুদ্র - ছোট্টRussian: крошечный - малюсенькийJapanese: ちっちゃい - とても小さいVietnamese: xíu xiu - tí tẹoKorean: 아주 작은 - 꼬마Turkish: minicik - küçücükUrdu: ننھا - بہت چھوٹاIndonesian: kecil sekali - mungil
Example Sentences
The mouse was weeny compared to the cat.
basic
She gave me a weeny piece of cake.
basic
Look at this weeny bug on my finger!
basic
It’s just a weeny scratch—nothing to worry about.
natural
Could I just get a weeny bit of sugar in my coffee?
natural
Those weeny shoes are adorable! Are they for a doll?
natural