Wee means very small or tiny. A wee puppy is a little one, just a few weeks old. A wee bit of sugar means just a pinch. When your grandmother says she needs a wee rest, she means a short one.

You might hear someone say they're “just a wee lad” or talk about “a wee problem,” meaning something minor and manageable.

Wee adds a gentle, affectionate feeling to whatever you're describing. Calling something wee makes it sound cute or harmless rather than just small. A wee mistake sounds easier to fix than a huge blunder. A wee cottage sounds cozy and charming.

As a noun, wee can mean a short time, as in “Wait a wee.” As a verb, to wee means to urinate.