mewl
[ myool ]
verb (used without object)
to cry, as a baby, young child, or the like; whimper.
Origin of mewl
1First recorded in 1590–1600; imitative
Other words from mewl
- mewler, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for mewl
mewl
/ (mjuːl) /
verb
(intr) (esp of a baby) to cry weakly; whimper (often in the phrase mewl and puke)
noun
such a cry
Origin of mewl
1C17: imitative
Derived forms of mewl
- mewler, noun
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