Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wheen
verb
/wiːn/
Definition
A Scottish term to indicate that something is to be done or the state of something being done.
Examples
- She didn’t want to wheen her ice cream, but offered just a tiny bit to her friend.
- He was wheening his garden with just a handful of flowers.
Meaning
To wheen means to say or refer to a small quantity, often used in a playful or affectionate manner.
Synonyms
- Few
- Little
- Some
