
Peewee
Small Objects
Used to affectionately describe objects of a particularly small size.
She had a collection of peewee stones lined on her windowsill.
Not for People
Avoid using 'peewee' to call someone very small; it can be seen as rude or insensitive.
The peewee cup barely held a sip of tea.
Emphasis on Size
'Peewee' emphasizes tininess so it's clear that something is notably small.
He marveled at the peewee pumpkin that had grown in the garden. Compare with
DiminutiveDwarfMiniatureMinusculePetiteSlightSmallTiny
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