1. low, weak crying sounds made when hurt, frightened, or sad
Usage: plural form

1. makes low, weak crying sounds, especially when hurt, frightened, or sad
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• The injured dog whimpers in pain.
• She whimpers softly when she’s scared.
• The child whimpers for his mother.
• We could hear whimpers coming from the basement.
• Her whimpers grew louder as the storm approached.
• The puppy’s whimpers woke everyone up.
• He whimpers every time he gets a shot.