- present participle of whimper.
whimpering
Example Sentences
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She was crying quietly while we talked, one of those whimpering meltdowns that kids have without actually screaming.
From Slate • Nov. 5, 2025
The host stresses to a whimpering Jenn that in that scene she showed America "what a strong and powerful woman is."
From Salon • Sep. 4, 2024
One video, which has had millions of views, shows the mysterious figure appearing from behind a mirror to whimpering children.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024
Your bedmate is whimpering in their sleep and perhaps thrashing about.
From Scientific American • Oct. 5, 2023
When the creepy theme song comes on, I hear whimpering and then soft crying.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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