puled; puling

Examples of pule in a Sentence

a distressed baby puling in its crib
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In late 2021, Brown ended his NFL career in a dramatic fashion, puling off his jersey and walking off the field at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey before the end of Tampa Bay's game against the New York Jets. Viola Flowers Viola Flowers is a news associate for NBC News. Viola Flowers, NBC news, 13 June 2025 Brightman’s Josh also comes across as more of a puling partner than his TV predecessor. Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably imitative

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pule was in the 14th century

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“Pule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pule. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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pule

verb
puled; puling
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