Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bide-a-wee

Noun

/ˈbaɪd ə wiː/

Definition

A person or thing that is temporarily residing or staying, often used in the context of a guest or visitor.

Examples

After bide-a-wees at her friends’ houses, she always returned home with new stories to tell.
His bide-a-wee at the cottage lasted only a weekend, but it was filled with fun and laughter.

Meaning

The term is often used in a playful or light-hearted manner to refer to a short visit or temporary stay where someone makes themselves at home for a while.