wee

Example Sentences

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"He's going to think 'Who's this wee Scottish guy?'" he told his mates in a panic, fearing the worst about his role in how the Spaniard would reshape Villa.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I will have a wee look at it but I would think the club would probably be looking at somebody younger.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The wee powered hardtop mechanism does retract, after a fashion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

News reports said some 3,500 police and soldiers took part in the operation that began in the wee hours.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

“Brigid says to tell you she’s feeling a wee bit poorly this morning. You are not to worry.”

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson