What does PEWEE mean?

Pewee

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small bird of the tyrant flycatcher family, typically having drab plumage.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈpju.i/ UK: /ˈpjuːi/

Origin and Usage: The word "pewee" is believed to have originated from the imitation of the birds call, which sounds like "pee-wee". It was first recorded in the early 19th century in North America. The word is commonly used in American and Canadian English to refer to the bird.

Synonyms: Wood pewee, eastern wood pewee, western wood pewee, willow flycatcher, alder flycatcher

Related Words: Flyer, catch, birdy, avian, tweet

Example Sentences:

• The pewee is a small bird that is found in North America.
• During the summer, the eastern wood pewee can be heard singing its distinctive song in the forest.
• The western wood pewee is a migratory bird that spends its winters in Central and South America.
• The willow flycatcher and alder flycatcher are closely related to the pewee and are often mistaken for it.