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bleating

The correct spelling is bleating.

How to pronounce bleating

verb

Say it like: Blee-tin-g

The correct spelling is bleating. Of a sheep or goat, to make its characteristic cry; of a human, to mimic this sound. For example: "The last thing we need is to hear them bleating to us about organizational problems."

Usage Examples

The last thing we need is to hear them bleating to us about organizational problems.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.Of a sheep or goat, to make its characteristic cry; of a human, to mimic this sound.
  2. 2.Of a person, to complain.

noun

  1. 1.A noise that bleats.
  2. 2.Inane or plaintive chatter.

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