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- [pyoo-ling]
- /ˈpyu lɪŋ/
- /ˈpjuːl.ɪŋ/
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- [pyoo-ling]
- /ˈpyu lɪŋ/
Definitions of puling word
- adjective puling whining; whimpering: a puling child. 1
- verb without object puling to cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper. 1
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Origin of puling
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; pule + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Puling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
puling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
puling usage trend in Literature
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