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weenie

"Weenie" is an informal, lighthearted word with a few different meanings. Most of them are harmless and even a little funny — though one sense is mildly vulgar. Here are the most common uses.

1nounhot dog / sausage

A 'weenie' is simply another word for a hot dog or a small sausage. It comes from the word 'wiener', which is a type of sausage. You will often hear this used in casual, family-friendly settings, especially with children.

everyday language / food · Informal, widely used in American English

The kids roasted weenies over the campfire.

Can you grab a pack of weenies from the store? We're having a barbecue.

She put the weenie in a bun and added mustard on top.

2nounfigurativea timid or weak person

If you call someone a 'weenie', you are saying they are cowardly, overly cautious, or not very brave. It is a mild insult — more teasing than truly mean. Think of it like calling someone a 'scaredy-cat' or a 'wimp'.

everyday language · Informal, common in American English · figurative

Come on, don't be such a weenie — just jump into the pool!

He refused to try the spicy food, so his friends called him a weenie.

She felt like a weenie for being scared of a tiny spider.

3adjectivevery small or tiny

Sometimes 'weenie' (also spelled 'weeny') is used to describe something extremely small. It is a playful, childlike way of saying 'tiny'. You might hear a parent use this word with a young child.

everyday language · Informal, more common in older or child-directed speech

Look at that weenie little puppy — it fits in my hand!

She cut herself a weenie slice of cake because she was on a diet.

The baby was wearing the most weenie pair of shoes I have ever seen.

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