mewl

[ myool ]

verb (used without object)

1. to cry, as a baby, young child, or the like; whimper.

mewl

/ mjuːl /

verb

1. intr (esp of a baby) to cry weakly; whimper (often in the phrase mewl and puke )

noun

1. such a cry

Derived Forms

• ˈmewler, noun

Other Words From

• mewler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mewl¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; imitative

Word History and Origins

Origin of mewl¹

C17: imitative

Example Sentences

But just here their play was interrupted by a voice at the fence, saying, "Who got dat mewl?"

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