mewl
pronunciation
How to pronounce mewl in British English:
UK [mju:l]
How to pronounce mewl in American English:
US [mjul]
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- Verb:
- cry weakly or softly
Word Origin
- mewl (v.)
- "to cry feebly," c. 1600, imitative. Related: Mewled; mewling.
Example
- 1. Our authors do not allow their characters simply to talk , they variously " mewl " , " croak encouragement " and display " satisfied purring in her throat " .