Peewee
(noun)
- A small or young person or animal.
- A small or young bird of the genus Contopus, found in North America and known for its sharp, whistled call.
- A minor league ice hockey team, typically for players aged 11 to 15.
Origin:
From "peewee" an imitative word.
Examples:
- He was a peewee among the giant players.
- The peewee bird has a sharp and whistled call.
- I saw a peewee in the park while I was walking my dog.
- The peewee team won the championship last year.
- The peewee league is a great way to introduce kids to the sport of hockey.