peewee

• Substantiv, das sich entweder auf einen kleinen Menschen bezieht, oft abwertend verwendet, oder auf einen kleinen olivfarbenen Waldsänger, der im östlichen Nordamerika lebt.

A noun that can refer either to a small person, often used disparagingly, or to a small olive-colored woodland flycatcher native to eastern North America.

1. Small personB2informal

   A term, sometimes used disparagingly, for a person who is unusually small in stature.

   Kleine Person

   • The older kids teased him, calling him a peewee.
   • Despite being a peewee, he was the best player on the basketball team.
   • She felt like a peewee standing next to the tall athletes.

   Synonymehalf-pintmidgetruntshrimp

2. Small birdC1formalamericanscientific

   A small, olive-colored woodland flycatcher native to eastern North America.

   Buntschnäpper

   • We spotted a peewee perched on a low branch in the forest.
   • The peewee's distinctive call echoed through the woods.
   • Birdwatchers often look for the peewee in deciduous forests.

   Synonymepewee