puling Meaning & Definition
ˈpyül
What Does Puling Mean?
As a verb, puling means whine, whimper.
Word Facts for Puling
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpyül/ |
| Synonyms | bleating, mewling and whimpering |
| Antonyms | screaming, screeching and shrieking |
Puling Definition (Verb)
- whine, whimper
Synonyms of Puling
Puling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Puling
Puling in a Sentence
Although the elderly man felt mounting pain from his illness, he never complained or puled.
a distressed baby puling in its crib
Word Forms & Grammar
puled
pul·ing
pule
pules
puling
puling (plural pulings)
Words That Rhyme With Puling
Origin of Puling
Origin 1: probably imitative
Origin 2: From pule + -ing.
Origin 3: From pule + -ing.
First Known Use
14th century
Puling: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is puling?
Puling is a verb.
What is another word for puling?
You can replace puling with words such as bleating, mewling and whimpering. See the full list of puling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of puling?
Words opposite in meaning to puling are screaming, screeching, shrieking and squealing.