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Meaning of mewl
The primary meaning of the word "mewl" is to make a low, crying sound, typically like a cat, or to complain or whine in a feeble or annoying way.
Etymology of mewl
The word "mewl" originated from the Middle English word "mewen", which is an imitation of the sound a cat makes, and is related to the Old English word "mīawan", also an imitation of a cat's cry.
Historically, the word has been used to describe the sounds made by cats, and later extended to describe human sounds of complaint or sadness.
Synonyms
whimper
whine
cry
moan
groan
wail
sob
mourn
lament
bewail
bemoan
keen
yowl
howl
ululate
mew
pule
snivel
blubber
blub
sniffle
snuffle
wheeze
yap
yelp
squeal
squall
shriek
scream
yell
bawl
caterwaul
yodel
warble
trill
cheep
chirp
peep
pip
tweet
chirr
chime
hum
murmur
mutter
grumble
grouse
complain
grizzle
croak
creak
grovel
whinge
fret
fuss.
Definitions
- To make a low, crying sound, typically like a cat.
- To complain or whine in a feeble or annoying way.
- To utter a plaintive or melancholic sound.
Usage Examples
- The baby began to mewl when she was hungry.
- The cat started to mewl loudly when it wanted food.
- He began to mewl and complain about the cold weather.
- The old man would often mewl about his aching joints.