wee one

Very young child

A wee one is a small child or baby, used affectionately.

The phrase is especially common in Scottish and Irish English: The wee ones are already in bed.

It can also refer to anything diminutive: Pour me a wee one requests a small drink.

Related

tyke · little · tiny · itty bitty · small · child · bairn · munchkin · newborn · new arrival · baby bump · bundle of joy · cherub · cradle · crib · diaper · diaper change · lullaby

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Opposites
age/maturity

wee onegrownup

Fully matured person

adult · grown-up · elder · old-timer · senior

size

wee onegiant

Being of huge size

big one · hulk · behemoth · colossus · titan

Family

wee, one, wees, ones, only

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G