pule

[ pyool ]
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verb (used without object),puled, pul·ing.
  1. to cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper.

Origin of pule

1
First recorded in 1525–35; perhaps imitative

Other words from pule

  • puler, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for pule

pule

/ (pjuːl) /


verb
  1. (intr) to cry plaintively; whimper

Origin of pule

1
C16: perhaps of imitative origin

Derived forms of pule

  • puler, noun

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