Pronunciation: /ˈwɪmpər/

Definitions of whimper

noun a low, feeble sound expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy let out a whimper when it couldn't find its toy.

A2 She heard a whimper coming from the abandoned house.

B1 The whimper of the wind outside made her feel uneasy.

B2 He couldn't help but let out a whimper of pain as he fell to the ground.

C1 The whimper of the child in distress tugged at her heartstrings.

C2 The whimper of the wounded animal echoed through the forest, causing a sense of sadness.

verb to make a low, feeble sound expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy whimpered when it was left alone.

A2 The child whimpered softly as they scraped their knee.

B1 The injured dog whimpered in pain.

B2 She whimpered with fear as the storm grew stronger.

C1 The actor whimpered convincingly during the emotional scene.

C2 The prisoner whimpered in despair as he realized his fate.

Examples of whimper in a Sentence

formal The injured dog let out a soft whimper as the veterinarian examined its leg.

informal My little sister started to whimper when she couldn't find her favorite toy.

slang I could hear him whimper like a baby when he saw the spider.

figurative The old car whimpered as it struggled to make it up the steep hill.

Grammatical Forms of whimper

past tense

whimpered

plural

whimpers

comparative

more whimpering

superlative

most whimpering

present tense

whimpers

future tense

will whimper

perfect tense

has whimpered

continuous tense

is whimpering

singular

whimper

positive degree

whimper

infinitive

to whimper

gerund

whimpering

participle

whimpering

Origin and Evolution of whimper

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'whimper' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'whimperen' which meant to whine or complain.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'whimper' has retained its meaning of a low, feeble cry or sound, often associated with distress or pain. It has also come to be used figuratively to describe a weak or ineffectual complaint or protest.