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Vocabulary Entry
pewee
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A small, active bird of the genus Contopus, known for its distinctive call.
Example Sentences
"The pewee perched quietly on a branch, watching for insects."
"During our hike, we spotted a pewee fluttering near the stream."
"Birdwatchers flocked to the area to catch a glimpse of the elusive pewee."
V
verb
To make a series of short, high-pitched calls, similar to that of a pewee bird.
Example Sentences
"As we walked through the forest, the birds began to pewee, filling the air with soft sounds."
"The children pewee-ed playfully, mimicking the bird's call."
"When excited, my dog tends to pewee at the sound of the doorbell."