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puling

American  
[pyoo-ling] / ˈpju lɪŋ /

adjective

  1. whining; whimpering.

    a puling child.


Other Word Forms


Etymology

Origin of puling

First recorded in 1520–30; pule + -ing 2


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“Some sectors are puling back on hiring intentions because their broader economic outlook is starting to become less rosy or they have industry-specific concerns,” said Nick Bunker, head of research at Indeed’s Hiring Lab.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 2, 2022

Martin lulled Nate Roberts to sleep with a between-your-legs dribble before puling up for a short jumper.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2021

“I think he got caught and now he’s puling an excuse out from under the bed,” Adams said.

From Washington Times ● May 23, 2020

BST16:14 69 min Coleman drills a long one from right-back towards Walters, puling left.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 11, 2015

Why couldn't I dream of devoting myself to baby after fat puling baby like Dodo Conway?

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath

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