Pronunciation: /ˈwiːni/

Definitions of weenie

noun a small sausage, especially a frankfurter

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother is a weenie when it comes to trying new foods.

A2 She called him a weenie for being afraid of spiders.

B1 The weenie at the party was too scared to go on the roller coaster.

B2 Don't be such a weenie, just jump in the pool and have fun!

C1 His reputation as a weenie among his friends was well-deserved.

C2 Despite his weenie tendencies, he managed to overcome his fear of public speaking.

adjective used to describe someone or something as weak or timid

Example Sentences

A1 He is a weenie dog.

A2 She made a weenie mistake on the test.

B1 The weenie car struggled to make it up the hill.

B2 The weenie excuse he gave for being late was not believable.

C1 The weenie behavior of the politician was criticized by the media.

C2 Her weenie attitude towards the project caused delays in the timeline.

Examples of weenie in a Sentence

formal The hot dog vendor served a delicious weenie at the event.

informal I can't believe you ate that tiny weenie in one bite!

slang Stop being such a weenie and just jump off the diving board!

figurative She may seem tough, but deep down she's just a little weenie when it comes to scary movies.

Grammatical Forms of weenie

past tense

weenied

plural

weenies

comparative

weenier

superlative

weeniest

present tense

weenie

future tense

will weenie

perfect tense

have weenied

continuous tense

is weenieing

singular

weenie

positive degree

weenie

infinitive

to weenie

gerund

weenieing

participle

weenied

Origin and Evolution of weenie

First Known Use: 1904 year
Language of Origin: American English
Story behind the word: The word 'weenie' is believed to have originated as a slang term in American English.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small, insignificant person or thing, 'weenie' has evolved to also be used as a playful or teasing term for someone who is timid or easily scared.