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   bleat

   /bliːt/

   verb

   • 1. (of a sheep, goat, or calf) make a characteristic weak, wavering cry: "the lamb was bleating weakly" Similar baamaacrycallinformal:blat
   • ▪ speak or complain in a weak, querulous, or foolish way: "it's no good just bleating on about the rising tide of crime" Similar complainmoanmuttergrumblegrousegroangrouchgrowlcarpsnivelmake a fusstwinemithergurninformal:gripebeefbellyachebitchsound offgo onwhingechuntercreatebe on at someonekvetchchirpdated:cribnatter

   noun

   • 1. the weak, wavering cry made by a sheep, goat, or calf: "the distant bleat of sheep"
   • ▪ a person's weak or plaintive cry: "his despairing bleat touched her heart"
   • ▪ a complaint: "they're hoping that I'll bow to their idiotic arrangements without a bleat"

   Word Origin Old Englishblǣtan, of imitative origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. bleater noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   What does bleat mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! BLEAT definition: 1. When a sheep or goat bleats, it makes the typical sound of these animals. 2. to complain in an…. Learn more.

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   What does bleater mean?

   • Define bleater. bleater synonyms, bleater pronunciation, bleater translation, English dictionary definition of bleater. n. 1. a. The characteristic cry of a goat or sheep. b. A sound similar to this cry. 2. A whining, feeble complaint.

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   Is bleat a noun or noun?

   • Bleat is also a noun. She wanted to scream, but all that would come out was this faint bleat. If you say that someone bleats about something, you mean that they complain about it in a way which makes them sound weak and irritating. They are always bleating about 'unfair' foreign competition.

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   What does it mean when a sheep bleats?

   • When a sheep or goat bleats, it makes the typical sound of these animals. She's always bleating (on) about how badly she's been treated. You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: The brass section bleated like goats with bad colds. We could hear the bleat of sheep in the meadow.

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   Bleat is a verb that means to make the sound of a sheep or goat, or a noun that means the same sound. It can also be used informally to mean complaining in an annoying way. See how to use bleat in sentences and different languages.

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     BLEAT meaning: 1. When a sheep or goat bleats, it makes the...

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     BLEAT definicja: 1. When a sheep or goat bleats, it makes...

   • Bleat: Italian Translation

     bleat translate: belare, belare. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Bleat in Simplified Chinese

     BLEAT translate: （羊）咩咩叫, 喋喋不休地抱怨. Learn more in the...

   • Bleat: German Translation

     bleat translate: blöken. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   • Bleat: Arabic Translation

     bleat translate: يَثْغو (صَوْت الخَروف). Learn more in the...

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     BLEAT translate: belar. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Bleat is a verb that means to make the cry of a sheep or goat, or to utter a similar sound. It can also be a noun that means the cry of a sheep or goat, or a feeble outcry, protest, or complaint.

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   Bleat definition: to utter the cry of a sheep, goat, or calf or a sound resembling such a cry.. See examples of BLEAT used in a sentence.

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   The sound a lamb or calf makes is a bleat. If you hear tiny bleats coming from your barn, you'll know the new baby goats were born at last. Many animals might bleat, though a bleat is a slightly weak, high-pitched sound, which is why it's typically made by young animals.

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   Bleat is a verb that means to make the sound of a sheep or goat, or a noun that means the same sound. It can also mean to complain in an annoying way, especially in an informal context.

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   Bleat is a verb that means to make the sound of a sheep, goat, or calf, or to speak in a weak, high voice. It can also be a noun for the sound or a complaint. See pronunciation, word frequency, and usage examples.

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   Bleat is a noun or verb that refers to the sound of a sheep, goat, or calf, or a whining or complaining tone. Learn how to use bleat in sentences, synonyms, antonyms, and translations.