Wee small

Wee small

wee SMAWL wiː smɔːl
Phrase

A child.

Example Sentences

"She's just a wee small."
"Look at that wee small."

Etymology & History

Scottish expression for a small child, combining "wee" (small) with "small." Affectionate term.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1900s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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