Bleat Definition & Meaning

bleat
noun
  1. the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this)
verb
  1. talk whiningly
  2. cry plaintively; "The lambs were bleating"

"Bleat" in song lyrics

See how bleat is used in real songs:

  • "I told you both through, fight through the bleat"
    Roots Manuva — Clockwork

Usage tips for "bleat"

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