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Definition of whimper

whimper

/ˈwɪm.pɚ/
whim · per
Adverb:whimperingly
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Plural:whimpers
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Adjective:whimpering
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Past Simple:whimpered
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Past Participle:whimpered
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Present Participle:whimpering
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• noun

1

A series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness.

Example

"The injured puppy let out a soft whimper when the veterinarian gently examined its paw."

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• verb

1

To make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness.

Example

"The exhausted child began to whimper quietly in the backseat during the long drive home."

2

To say something in a low, feeble voice expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness.

Example

"She could only whimper a faint apology before retreating to her room."

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• Rhymes for whimper

• Nearby Words

while
whim
whimbrel
whimper
whimsical
whimsicality
whimsically

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the early 16th century, 'whimper' is of imitative origin, likely related to a frequentative form of the verb 'whine' and cognate with the German 'wimmern'.

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