[ˈwɪmpə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness
(e.g: a child in a bed nearby began to whimper)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century: from dialect whimp ‘to whimper’, of imitative origin

[ˈwɪmpə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a whimpering sound
(e.g: she gave a little whimper of protest)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century: from dialect whimp ‘to whimper’, of imitative origin