| Front | whimper |
|---|---|
| Back | verb, nounBrE /ˈwɪmpə(r)/NAmE /ˈwɪmpər/verb [intransitive, transitive]to make low, weak crying noises; to speak in this wayThe child was lost and began to whimper.+ speech ‘Don't leave me alone,’ he whimpered. noun a low weak cry that a person or an animal makes when they are hurt, frightened or sadThe puppy gave a little whimper of fear. (figurative) The whole affair ended less with a bang than with a whimper (= in a way that was not impressive). |
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