whimper

Meanings

• Verb

  Make a low, plaintive, whining sound, especially when in pain or distressed.

  - "The injured dog whimpered in pain."
  - "The baby whimpered for hours before falling asleep."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɪmpə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whimper
timer , limer , quiver , stiver , diver

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Variants

List of all variants of whimper that leads to same result
whimper , whimpered , whimpering , whimpers , without a whimper

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Etymology

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Old English hwimpian, from hwim, a sound of weeping or crying.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'whimper' is derived from the Old English word 'hwimpian', which means 'to make a sound of weeping or crying'.

2. Whimpering is often used to describe the sound made by animals in pain or distress.

3. The sound of a whimper can be quite evocative and is often used in literature and art to convey emotions like sadness, fear, and vulnerability.

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Related Concepts

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1. whine: A continuous, often irritating sound of complaint or protest. Whimper is a softer, more plaintive form of whining.

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Culture

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In literature, the sound of whimpering is often used to convey sadness, fear, or vulnerability. In art, it can be represented through visual depictions of animals or characters in distress.

How to Memorize "whimper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small animal in pain or a baby crying softly. Try to focus on the sound and the emotions it conveys.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whimper' with words like 'distress', 'pain', 'sadness', and 'vulnerability'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a whimpering dog or a crying baby to help remember the word's meaning.

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