Whimpering意思

"Whimpering" is a verb that describes the sound made by someone or something that is whining or making a series of short, sad, or complaining sounds. It often implies a sense of distress, pain, or unhappiness. The word can be used to describe the sound made by both humans and animals. For example:

• The child whimpered in fear when she saw the dog.
• The injured puppy whimpered all night long.
• I could hear him whimpering in the next room.

The noun form of "whimper" is "whimper," and it refers to the actual sound made:

• The baby's whimper broke the silence of the night.
• The dog's whimper was a sad reminder of its loneliness.

The word "whimper" can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone or something is failing or ending in a weak or pitiful way:

• The company's financial situation was so bad that it was just whimpering along, barely surviving.
• His career whimpered to an end after the scandal.

In literature and poetry, "whimper" is often used to evoke a sense of pathos or sorrow.