Definition of whimper
whimpered
;whimpering
play \-p(ə-)riŋ\intransitive verb
1 : to make a low whining plaintive or broken sound
2 : to complain or protest with or as if with a whimper
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Examples of whimper in a Sentence
I could hear the puppy whimpering.
She whimpered about having to get up early.
“Where are you going?” she whimpered.
Origin and Etymology of whimper
imitative
whimper
Definition of whimper
1 : a whimpering cry or sound
2 : a petulant complaint or protest the bill passed without a whimper
Examples of whimper in a Sentence
I could hear the puppy's whimpers.
patiently posed for dozens of photographs without so much as a whimper
First Known Use of whimper
circa 1700
WHIMPER Defined for English Language Learners
whimper
playDefinition of whimper for English Language Learners
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: to make a quiet crying sound
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: to complain in a weak or annoying way
whimper
Definition of whimper for English Language Learners
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: a quiet crying sound
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: a mild expression of complaint or protest
WHIMPER Defined for Kids
Definition of whimper for Students
whimpered
;whimpering
: to make a quiet crying sound
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