Whimper

/ˈwɪm.pər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a low, feeble sound made in expressing fear, pain, or discontent.

Her whimper was barely audible over the noise of the crowd.

a weak complaint or expression of dissatisfaction.

The politician's speech was met with whimpers of disapproval from the audience.

verb

to make a low, feeble sound expressive of fear, pain, or discontent.

The puppy began to whimper when it was left alone in the dark room.

to complain or express dissatisfaction in a weak or feeble manner.

He tended to whimper about his workload instead of addressing the issue directly.

Middle English, from the root word 'whimp', possibly imitative of the sound itself.

whimpering child

a child making low, feeble cries, often due to distress or discomfort.

don't whimper

a phrase used to tell someone to stop complaining.

whimper like a dog

to complain or express distress in a low, weak manner.

whimpering

the act of making a weak or feeble sound.

whine

a long, high-pitched sound or complain.

moan

a low sound of pain or suffering.

to complain excessively or in a trivial manner

Stop your whimpering and get on with it.

to express fear or reluctance subtly

He was whimpering about going to the dentist.