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Definition of mewl

mewl

/mjuːl/
mewl
Plural:mewls
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Past Simple:mewled
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Past Participle:mewled
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Present Participle:mewling
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mewl Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To cry weakly or make a high-pitched whimpering sound (especially of a baby or young animal).

Example

"The newborn kittens mewled softly as they searched for their mother."

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• noun

1

A weak, high-pitched crying or whimpering sound, similar to that of a kitten or a newborn infant.

Example

"A faint mewl from beneath the porch alerted the family to the stray kitten."

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• Rhymes for mewl

• Nearby Words

mettle
meuse
mew
mewl
mews
mexican
mexican beaded lizard

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century (notably used by William Shakespeare in 'As You Like It'), formed from the imitative verb 'mew' with the frequentative suffix '-l' (as in 'wail' or 'bawl').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mewl. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mewl
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