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whimperer

/wˈɪmpɚɹɚ/ noun

One who whimpers.

Word Origin A whimperer is someone who whimpers. The verb 'whimper' comes from Old English 'hwimmettan', an imitative word for a low, plaintive cry. Adding -er makes it the person who does it. It's a simple but evocative word — you can almost hear the sound.

noun One who whimpers. countable

The constant whimperer in the office was always complaining about trivial matters.

(名词) 啜泣者；呜咽者

办公室里那个总是呜咽的人一直在抱怨琐事。

(sustantivo) Persona que gimotea o se queja.

El quejica constante de la oficina siempre se estaba quejando por cosas insignificantes.

(nom) pleurnicheur; gémisseur [Personne qui gémit ou pleurniche de façon plaintive et répétée.]

Le **whimperer** du bureau se plaignait constamment de broutilles.

(Substantiv) Heulsuse; Jammerlappen; Nörgler [Jemand, der jammert oder leise klagt.]

Der ständige **whimperer** im Büro beschwerte sich immer über unwichtige Dinge.

(名詞) 泣きじゃくる人；ぐずって泣き続ける人。

オフィスでいつもぐちっぽいその泣き虫は、ささいなことにも不平を言っていた。

(substantivo) choramingão; choramingas; resmungão [Alguém que resmunga ou choraminga.]

O reclamão constante do escritório estava sempre se queixando de assuntos triviais.

Synonyms: crybaby whiner complainer moaner sniveler weeper fusser grumbler Antonyms: stoic endure
Word parts: whimper + er

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