What does puling mean?
Puling means present participle and gerund of pule.
Puling
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of pule.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of pule
- A whining or whimpering.
Example Sentences
Leave this faint puling and lament as I do.
Let the songs be loud and cheerful, and not chirpings or pulings.
‘None of that nonsense! We’re not going to hurt thee, Linton—isn’t that thy name? Thou art thy mother’s child, entirely! Where is my share in thee, puling chicken?’
What glamour of infatuation was it which made that nonsense beautiful? One wonders that such puling and trash could ever have made one happy. And yet there were dates when you kissed those silly letters with rapture—lived upon six absurd lines for a week, and until the reactionary period came, when you were restless and miserable until you got a fresh supply of folly.
Synonyms for puling
Antonyms for puling
Related Words
Word Forms
- pulings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for puling?
Common synonyms include mewling.
What is the opposite of puling?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use puling in a sentence?
Leave this faint puling and lament as I do.
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