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Definition of pewee

pewee

/ˈpiːwiː/
pe · wee
Plural:pewees
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• noun

1

North American Any of several small, insect-eating North American tyrant flycatchers of the genus Contopus, characterized by their plain olive-gray plumage and a distinctive, drawn-out whistling call.

Example

"While walking through the deciduous forest at dawn, we heard the mournful song of an Eastern wood pewee echoing from the upper canopy."

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• Rhymes for pewee

• Nearby Words

petunia
peumo
pew
pewee
pewter
peyote
phacelia

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in North America in the early 19th century as an onomatopoeic imitation of the bird's distinctive, plaintive song.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pewee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pewee
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