as in diminutive
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind
that particular species is the peewee of the salmon world
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Recent Examples of peewee
Emilio Estevez as Gordon Bombay Emilio Estevez played Gordon Bombay; an attorney–turned– unwilling peewee hockey coach who led his team to victory against all odds.
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Helen Murphy, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
Eggs are graded by weight, from peewee to jumbo.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2022
Not even as a kid playing peewee football in Florida.
—Mark Long, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2022
The Cowboys linebacker took up the sport at the peewee level for the South Baton Rouge Jaguars in Louisiana.
—Dallas News, 3 Dec. 2022
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Helen Murphy, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
Eggs are graded by weight, from peewee to jumbo.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2022
Not even as a kid playing peewee football in Florida.
—Mark Long, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2022
The Cowboys linebacker took up the sport at the peewee level for the South Baton Rouge Jaguars in Louisiana.
—Dallas News, 3 Dec. 2022
See all Example Sentences for peewee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peewee
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But that’s hardly the only reason the diminutive forward made the San Jose Sharks roster out of training camp.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024
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Hebrew Meaning: Bee Alternative Spellings & Variations: Deborah, Debbie Karen Origin: Danish Meaning: Pure Fun Fact: Karen is a Danish diminutive of Katherine.Katie Nolan, Parents, 5 Sep. 2024
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Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.Robert Higgs, cleveland, 1 Feb. 2023
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The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2023
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Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
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Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2023
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“Peewee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peewee. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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