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weenie

noun wee·nie \ˈwē-nē\

: a weak person who is easily frightened

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slang : penis

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: nerd <computer weenies>

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Origin of WEENIE

alteration of wienie

First Known Use: circa 1906

Related to WEENIE

Synonyms: bookworm, dink [slang], dork [slang], geek, grind, swot [British], nerd, wonk

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

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