MEWL Meaning and
Definition
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Mewl is a verb that refers to a weak, high-pitched sound made by a baby or young animal, particularly when crying or whimpering. The term is most commonly associated with the vocalizations of cats, kittens, or other small mammals.
The word "mewl" originates from the Middle English word "mewlen," which is believed to be an onomatopoeic expression imitating the sound itself. It is often used to describe the plaintive or pitiful cries typical of newborn or distressed animals, conveying a sense of vulnerability or neediness.
In a broader sense, "mewl" can also be used metaphorically to describe a person or individual who is whining, complaining, or expressing their discontent in a feeble or annoying manner. This usage suggests a sense of immaturity or pettiness in the person's behavior.
Overall, "mewl" encapsulates the fragile and delicate nature of a young animal's cry or the plaintive sounds that may come from an individual seeking attention or expressing dissatisfaction. It carries connotations of helplessness, youth, and a need for care and nurturing. Whether referring to the cries of a baby or the grumbling of a discontented person, "mewl" evokes a sense of vulnerability and tenderness.
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To cry as a child from uneasiness; to squall.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for MEWL
Etymology of MEWL
The word "mewl" is derived from the Middle English term "mewlen", which originated from the Old English word "myl", meaning "to cry or to murmur". It can be further traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "mǣwlian", which has the same meaning. The sound of a crying or whimpering infant is often described as a "mewling" sound, hence the association of the word with soft, high-pitched crying or whimpering.
Similar spelling words for MEWL
- MML,
- Mello,
- S/MAIL,
- moll,
- Malia,
- mole,
- PEL/MEL,
- MELU1,
- Mila,
- MIAL,
- Saw-mill,
- Mela,
- MILE-AIR,
- Maleah,
- mule,
- Melly,
- Moly,
- millay,
- Muley,
- mola,
- mil,
- Melli,
- Mel,
- AJAG/MIL,
- millais,
- Moile,
- WML,
- Mauli,
- MIL-FT,
- Mellie,
- MHL,
- MLH1,
- MUHL,
- MYLUY,
- Moule,
- mulloway,
- mislay,
- MOL/M2,
- WMAL,
- MOL/M3H,
- MOL/CM2,
- HSR/MLA,
- malay,
- MLI,
- Molley,
- Meelia,
- Maleia,
- mali,
- MO3AL,
- Milly,
- F-MEL,
- Meawl,
- MLE,
- Mulier,
- Mille,
- mull,
- STA-MALI,
- molly,
- MOL/M3,
- Meloe,
- MLA,
- MOL/DM3,
- MLY,
- MELEO,
- Milla,
- MAAL,
- melee,
- Melya,
- molle,
- Moyle,
- MOLI,
- Meola,
- mealier,
- L/MOL,
- MML-TR,
- MOHLL,
- Mell,
- MMOL,
- Mally,
- MYEL,
- Meli,
- Milli-,
- Melley,
- Maelee,
- UC-MILL,
- Mellay,
- MUL,
- Malie,
- Misle,
- meal,
- Maule,
- Mylo,
- Malloy,
- POL-MIL,
- MAOL,
- Melle,
- MISL,
- MOLU,
- MELO,
- Mill-cog,
- maleo,
- Sea-mell,
- MIL-1,
- MWL,
- Mill-dam,
- MOL/J,
- CAL/MOL,
- Sea-mail,
- mulla,
- 28ML,
- Meahl,
- moil,
- Mawuli,
- MOL/L,
- mile,
- Mahlia,
- mail,
- Oat-meal,
- Misly,
- Moolley,
- MULI,
- Maile,
- mallee,
- mill,
- A.MILL.,
- MAELU,
- Mouille,
- mulwi,
- Maela,
- MULO,
- J/MOL,
- milo,
- MYSL,
- MLLE,
- MLL,
- Millee,
- mol,
- milieu,
- MEL-FS,
- Mella,
- Milley,
- MMHHL,
- Meili,
- MIL-11,
- MOL/YR,
- MLO,
- MIL-2R,
- Mal-,
- Malu,
- MIL2,
- MIL-4,
- Millier,
- MEL-CAM,
- MOL/S,
- Molloy,
- meloy,
- Mele,
- mealey,
- Millie,
- mole-bat,
- maul,
- MOL/SEC,
- MOLO,
- G/MOL,
- oil-mill,
- Mallie,
- mallow,
- SCC/MLA,
- Mellowy,
- Mayola,
- E-MALL,
- haut-mal,
- Mallei,
- Molli,
- male,
- Miel,
- KC/MOL,
- V/MIL,
- moolah,
- MLU,
- mullah,
- MELU2,
- mealie,
- G/G-MOL,
- Mehli,
- MAWOL,
- mala,
- Mael,
- Myla,
- malawi,
- MLWW,
- MIELY,
- Pug-mill,
- Maelle,
- C/MOL,
- mealy,
- MOL/KG,
- Malea,
- Moollah,
- CC/MOL,
- mollie,
- Mili,
- Miaul,
- Maillie,
- moola,
- malaya,
- WMLW,
- Malou,
- Ma'iola,
- mall,
- mellow,
- mehl,
- L-MAIL,
- MEEL,
- melia,
- MIOL,
- SC/MLA,
- Mollee,
- mollah,
- MEL-CSPG,
- MIL-HBK.
Conjugate verb Mewl
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have mewled
you
would have mewled
he/she/it
would have mewled
we
would have mewled
they
would have mewled
I
would have mewl
you
would have mewl
he/she/it
would have mewl
we
would have mewl
they
would have mewl
CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
I
would have been mewling
you
would have been mewling
he/she/it
would have been mewling
we
would have been mewling
they
would have been mewling
CONDITIONAL PRESENT
I
would mewl
you
would mewl
he/she/it
would mewl
we
would mewl
they
would mewl
CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
I
would be mewling
you
would be mewling
he/she/it
would be mewling
we
would be mewling
they
would be mewling
FUTURE
I
will mewl
you
will mewl
he/she/it
will mewl
we
will mewl
they
will mewl
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be mewling
you
will be mewling
he/she/it
will be mewling
we
will be mewling
they
will be mewling
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have mewled
you
will have mewled
he/she/it
will have mewled
we
will have mewled
they
will have mewled
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been mewling
you
will have been mewling
he/she/it
will have been mewling
we
will have been mewling
they
will have been mewling
IMPERATIVE
you
mewl
we
let´s mewl
to mewl
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was mewling
you
were mewling
he/she/it
was mewling
we
were mewling
they
were mewling
PAST PARTICIPLE
mewled
PAST PERFECT
I
had mewled
you
had mewled
he/she/it
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we
had mewled
they
had mewled
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been mewling
you
had been mewling
he/she/it
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we
had been mewling
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had been mewling
PRESENT
I
mewl
you
mewl
he/she/it
mewls
we
mewl
they
mewl
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am mewling
you
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he/she/it
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we
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they
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
mewling
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have mewled
you
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he/she/it
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have mewled
they
have mewled
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been mewling
you
have been mewling
he/she/it
has been mewling
we
have been mewling
they
have been mewling
PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
he/she/it
mewl
SIMPLE PAST
I
mewled
you
mewled
he/she/it
mewled
we
mewled
they
mewled
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