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Pee-wee

noun

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.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Probably reduplication of wee (“small”).

Etymology 2

Probably onomatopoeia from the birds' songs.

Etymology 3

Probably onomatopoeia from the birds' songs.

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