noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of peewee. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   The lapwing.
3. 3
   An American version of the children's game gilli-danda.

Synonyms

All synonyms

boycockboydickdickbirdiecoreycrank

Etymology

Etymology 1

Probably reduplication of wee (“small”).

Etymology 2

Probably onomatopoeia from the birds' songs.

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