Whimpering

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪmpərɪŋ/

Definitions of whimpering

verb to make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy was whimpering because it was scared of the thunderstorm.

A2 She could hear a dog whimpering in the distance.

B1 The injured soldier lay on the battlefield, whimpering in pain.

B2 The child was whimpering softly as he waited for his mother to come home.

C1 The actress's performance was so moving that it left many audience members whimpering with emotion.

C2 The sound of whimpering echoed through the empty house, sending chills down her spine.

Examples of whimpering in a Sentence

formal The dog was whimpering in pain after getting injured.

informal I could hear someone whimpering in the next room.

slang Stop whimpering like a baby and toughen up!

figurative The wind was whimpering through the trees on that cold night.

Grammatical Forms of whimpering

• past tense: whimpered
• plural: whimperings
• comparative: more whimpering
• superlative: most whimpering
• present tense: whimpers
• future tense: will whimper
• perfect tense: have whimpered
• continuous tense: is whimpering
• singular: whimper
• positive degree: whimpering
• infinitive: to whimper
• gerund: whimpering
• participle: whimpering

Origin and Evolution of whimpering

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'whimpering' originated from the Middle English word 'whimperen' which is believed to be imitative of the sound of a person or animal crying softly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'whimpering' has retained its original meaning of softly crying or sobbing, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe any soft, plaintive, or feeble sound made by a person or animal.