Definition of TWEE

twee

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • affectedly dainty or refined

Adj

  • Overly quaint, dainty, cute or nice.

Noun

  • Ellipsis of twee pop.

Origin / Etymology

From a childish pronunciation of sweet. The Oxford English Dictionary records the first use in 1905 in Punch.

Synonyms

cutesy, dainty, mincing, niminy-piminy, precious, prim, saccharine, syrupy

Scrabble Score: 7

twee is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
twee is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
twee is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

twee is a valid Words With Friends word