bleat

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/ˈbliːt/ English

Definitions

noun

The characteristic cry of a sheep or a goat.

verb

Of a sheep or goat, to make its characteristic cry; of a human, to mimic this sound.
Of a person, to complain.“The last thing we need is to hear them bleating to us about organizational problems.”

Related words

Synonyms

baa baaing bleating kvetch moan whine whinge blat blate complaint squeal blare braying baying hee-haw grunt bellow growl

Associated

sheep sound little

Rhymes

conceit sweet obsolete replete effete complete concrete bittersweet heat deceit

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