whimper

🇺🇸 /ˈwɪmpər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈwɪmpə(r)/
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verb
R

to make a soft, low sound, usually because you are sad, hurt, or scared

The puppy whimpered when it was left alone in the room.

noun
R

a soft, low sound that someone makes when they are sad, hurt, or scared

The child let out a whimper when it fell down.

translation

v. to make a soft, low sound, usually because you are sad, hurt, or scared
n. a soft, low sound that someone makes when they are sad, hurt, or scared

Word Forms

3rd Present whimpers
Progressive whimpering
Past whimpered
Plural whimpers
Perfect whimpered