pule Meaning & Definition
What Does Pule Mean?
Pule is a noun that means A plaintive melancholy whine. As a verb, it means To whimper or whine.
Pule: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pjuːl/ |
| Synonyms | mewl, wail and whimper |
| Plural | pules |
| Verb forms | pules, puling, puled |
Pule Definition (Noun)
- A plaintive melancholy whine.
Pule as a Verb
- To whimper or whine.
Although the elderly man felt mounting pain from his illness, he never complained or puled.
- To pipe or chirp.
- To fall in a continuous, light dribble.
Noun
- A Serbian cheese made from donkey milk.
Synonyms of Pule
Pule synonyms and antonyms →Pule in a Sentence
Although the elderly man felt mounting pain from his illness, he never complained or puled.
Word Forms & Grammar
pule (plural pules)
pule (third-person singular simple present pules, present participle puling, simple past and past participle puled)
pule (uncountable)
Origin of Pule
Origin 1: From French piauler, a variant of French piailler (“to chirp, cheep”). Compare Italian pigolare (“to cheep as a chicken”).
Origin 2: Unadapted borrowing from Serbo-Croatian pule / пуле.
Quick Answers About Pule
Is pule a noun or a verb?
Pule is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for pule?
Close synonyms of pule are mewl, wail and whimper. See the full list of pule synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of pule?
The plural of pule is pules.
What is the past tense of pule?
The past tense of pule is puled. The present participle is puling.