Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mewl
verb
/mjuːl/
Definition
to cry feebly or softly, like a kitten; to whimper.
Examples
- The kitten began to mewl as it searched for its mother.
- She could hear the baby mewling in the next room, calling for comfort.
- During the storm, the lost puppy mewled quietly, hoping to be found.
Meaning
Mewling often describes the soft, pitiful sounds made by young animals or children when they are unhappy or seeking attention.
Synonyms
- whimper
- squeal
- whine
- cry
- blubber
