pule

[ pyool ]

verb (used without object)

, puled, pul·ing.

1. to cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper.

pule

/ pjuːl /

verb

1. intr to cry plaintively; whimper

Derived Forms

• ˈpuler, noun

Other Words From

• puler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pule¹

First recorded in 1525–35; perhaps imitative

Word History and Origins

Origin of pule¹

C16: perhaps of imitative origin

Example Sentences

The user contradicted Optus's claims the breach was "sophisticated", saying they puled the data from a freely accessible software interface.

From BBC

“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

State Department spokesman Ned Price also hailed what he called progress, and acknowledged the difficulty of dismantling the network of sanctions erected after Trump puled the United States out of the agreement in 2018.

From Washington Post

Nobody could doubt he spoke the truth; he was already old and wise when the most elderly among them was a blind hairless mite, puling and whimpering for a feed from its mother.

From Literature

Bulldogs fans have gone though the full Leach experience in two weeks, puling a stunning upset and tossing out a clunker as a favorite.

From Washington Times