It means 'little'. Someone scottish could say something like: 'Och, look at this wee dog!' (oh look at this little dog!)
It's an amalgamation of wee - meaning small and one. Wee one - usually referring to a small child.
"Bonny wee bairn" is a Scottish phrase that translates to "pretty little child" in English. "Bonny" means attractive or beautiful, "wee" means small or little, and "bairn" is a term for a child or baby. This phrase is often used affectionately to refer to young children. It's a reflection of the warmth and charm often found in Scottish dialects.
"Empathy wee" does not have a specific meaning. It might be a typo or misspelling. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, while "wee" usually means small or tiny in Scottish English.
=== === distinctions will have to be made between Scottish and Irish and Welsh of course.In Scottish it would be 'wee lass' or 'wee lad'. The previous answer is clearly incorrect. Gaelic is not a form of English; it is a separate language. Welsh and Irish Gaelic are also separate languages not dialects of English. The "wee lass" and "wee lad" are in the Scottish form of English called Lallans (the English of the Lowlands. === ===
"Wee lass" is a term commonly used in Scottish and Northern English dialects, meaning "little girl" or "young girl." The word "wee" denotes smallness or tenderness, while "lass" is a familiar term for a girl or young woman. It often conveys affection or endearment when referring to a child.
Yer ain wee hoose is the Scottish way of saying, "Your own little house."
"Wee Laddy" is a term often associated with Scottish culture, typically used as an affectionate nickname for a young boy or lad. It can also refer to a specific character in Scottish folklore or music, often embodying the spirit and charm of Scottish youth. The phrase captures the essence of endearment and camaraderie in Scottish communities.
A Scottish child is often referred to as a "Wee Lass" for a girl or "Wee Lad" for a boy. The term "bairn" is also commonly used in Scotland to refer to a young child. These terms reflect the affectionate and informal way Scots refer to children in their culture.
Shoogle isn't in the English dictionary, it's a Scottish word which means to gently shake or agitate. Next time you're eating jelly and ice cream give your jelly a wee shoogle!
No, it is an adjective. It means small, tiny, diminutive. *It can be a noun in Scottish, used to mean a short time, a bit.
No, not quite. If someone says he's got a wee bobby it means he has a small one.
The African Luhya term for the English 'goodbye' is Khulolane.