wee ones

Very young children

Wee ones is an affectionate term for small children, especially in Scottish and Irish English.

The phrase emphasizes smallness and endearment: The wee ones are already in bed.

It sometimes extends to any small creatures requiring care.

Related

tiny tots · munchkins · littles · children · bundle of joy · nursery · nursery rhyme · diapers · diaper bag · cribs · high chair · tiny · small · pint-sized · baby steps · cherubs · napping · giggles

Categories
Opposites
age/developmental stage

wee onesgrown-ups

Mature, responsible people

adults · grownups · elders · old folks · seniors

size

wee onesbig ones

Items of considerable size

giants · behemoths · hulks · tall ones

Family

wee, ones, one, weeny, weenie, teeny-weeny

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