whimpering
Translation
whimpering, whining
Examples
The only sound was the dog's soft whimpering.
The only sound was the dog's soft whimpering.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb./sth.)) a low, weak sound of pain or fear The whimpering of the lost puppy was sad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: whining, crying, sobbing; Antonyms: laughing, cheering
Etymology
Of onomatopoeic origin, related to 'whine'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a small puppy making a weak, sad sound: 'whim-per'. It's a sound of pain or sadness.