noun
whimpering
Whimpering (noun) means the act or sound of crying softly and weakly. Example: “The whimpering from the kennel stopped as soon as the owner appeared.”
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The act or sound of crying softly and weakly.
"The whimpering from the kennel stopped as soon as the owner appeared."
How to use whimpering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSoft, weak crying, or the sound it makes.
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Word forms
- Plural
- whimperings
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The _____ from the kennel stopped as soon as the owner appeared.
Rhymes for whimpering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “whimpering” mean?
The word “whimpering” means the act or sound of crying softly and weakly. In plain terms, soft, weak crying, or the sound it makes.
How do you use “whimpering” in a sentence?
Here is “whimpering” used in a sentence: “The whimpering from the kennel stopped as soon as the owner appeared.”
What part of speech is “whimpering”?
“Whimpering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of whimpering?
"whimpering" (noun) means the act or sound of crying softly and weakly.
