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Whimper Definition & Meaning

whimper
noun
  1. a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
verb
  1. cry weakly or softly; "she wailed with pain"

"Whimper" in song lyrics

See how whimper is used in real songs:

  • "The world ends with a bang as you whimper"
    Algorithm — Suffer Great Nation
  • "Got my eggbeater, now I'm fin' to go whimper"
    Shawty Lo f/ Braski, Lil Mark * — Cut the Check
  • "Not a whimper"
    Swollen Members f/ DJ Babu — Too Hot

Usage tips for "whimper"

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Frequently asked questions

What does whimper mean?
a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way cry weakly or softly; "she wailed with pain"
What part of speech is whimper?
Whimper is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does whimper have?
Whimper has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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