whimpering
Translation
crying softly, making a whining sound
Examples
I could hear a whimpering puppy.
I could hear a whimpering puppy.
The child gave a whimpering cry.
The child gave a whimpering cry.
Grammar Patterns
a whimpering + [noun] describes a noun making a soft, crying sound I could hear a whimpering puppy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crying, whining, sobbing
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to whimper', which is of imitative origin, mimicking the sound.
Memory Tips
Imagine the quiet, high-pitched sound a small, scared animal makes. The 'wh' sound is soft, like a whisper.