as in nerds
a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits
an inner-directed individual who could have cared less if others stuck the dreaded "weenie" label on him
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Recent Examples of weenies
Most grocery stores also carry bags of these ready-to-eat cocktail weenies, and warehouse stores carry large, party-worthy bags.
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Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
For weight weenies, a more expensive jacket means less space taken up in the pack while providing similar warmth as a heavier, less expensive model.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 13 Dec. 2025
Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
For weight weenies, a more expensive jacket means less space taken up in the pack while providing similar warmth as a heavier, less expensive model.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 13 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weenies
Noun
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If a group of AI nerds could get into Mythos – allegedly without malicious intent – imagine the fallout if the next ones to slide through that door were actual criminals.—
Stefanie Schappert,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Today’s books come in all shapes and sizes, with several indie producers creating high-quality products for proud paper nerds.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Such comes with a 12-game win streak and computer numbers that make even the geeks party on Broadway.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Part sports hangout, part brewpub, The Ram is the sort of wide-net concept that draws families, high school football fans and — back when craft IPAs were cool — even beer geeks.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Weenies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weenies. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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