Mewl: meaning, definitions and examples

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mewl

[ mjuːl ]

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crying like a baby

To cry feebly or querulously; whimper, as a complaining child. It can also be used to describe the cry of a cat.

Synonyms

cry, whimper, whine

Examples of usage

He mewled pathetically, hoping for attention.
The kitten mewled softly, looking for its mother.
She mewled in protest as she was being carried away.

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cry of a cat

The characteristic high-pitched crying sound made by a cat.

Synonyms

cry, meow, yowl

Examples of usage

The mewl of the cat echoed through the night.
The kitten's mewl could be heard from across the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "mewl" in other languages:

🇵🇹 miar

🇮🇳 म्याऊँ करना

🇩🇪 miauen

🇮🇩 mengeong

🇺🇦 нявкати

🇵🇱 miauczeć

🇯🇵 ミャオと鳴く

🇫🇷 miauler

🇪🇸 maullar

🇹🇷 miyavlamak

🇰🇷 야옹하다

🇸🇦 تموء

🇨🇿 mňoukat

🇸🇰 mňaukať

🇨🇳 喵叫

🇸🇮 mjavkati

🇮🇸 mjálma

🇰🇿 мияулау

🇬🇪 მიო

🇦🇿 miyavlamaq

🇲🇽 maullar

Word origin

The word 'mewl' originated from Middle English and is believed to have roots in the Old English word 'mǣwan', meaning to moan or lament. Over time, it evolved to describe the feeble crying sound made by babies or the characteristic cry of a cat. The usage of 'mewl' has been documented in literature and poetry, capturing the plaintive or pitiful nature of the cry.