NYT Dictionary

PEEWEE

/ˈpiːwiː/
NounPEE-weepee-wee · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A short or small person; a small object.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Probably reduplication of wee (“small”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

runtshrimppeweepeewitpewitbairnbantambantybrowniebutton

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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