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whimper

The correct spelling is whimper.

How to pronounce whimper

/ˈwɪmpə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /ˈwɪmpə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Wim-per

The correct spelling is whimper. A low intermittent sob. For example: "The lonely puppy began to whimper as soon as we left the room."

Usage Examples

The lonely puppy began to whimper as soon as we left the room.

"Master, please don't punish me!" he whimpered.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A low intermittent sob.

verb

  1. 1.To cry or sob softly and intermittently.
  2. 2.To cry with a low, whining, broken voice; to whine; to complain.
  3. 3.To say something in a whimpering manner.

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