mewl

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verb (used without object)

to cry, as a baby, young child, or the like; whimper.

Origin of mewl

First recorded in 1590–1600; imitative

Related formsmewl·er, noun

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Related Words for mewl

moan, sob, wail, whimper, grieve, mourn, complain, howl, weep, grumble, groan, sigh, fret, yelp, whine, cry, screech, bawl, bay, squall

British Dictionary definitions for mewl

mewl

verb

(intr) (esp of a baby) to cry weakly; whimper (often in the phrase mewl and puke)

noun

such a cry

Derived Formsmewler, noun

Word Origin for mewl

C17: imitative

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Word Origin and History for mewl

"to cry feebly," c.1600, imitative. Related: Mewled; mewling.