bleat
1 of 2verb/bli:t/
Forms:bleats,bleating,bleated,bleated
1
to express dissatisfaction in a way that is annoying or repetitive
C2- Sarah couldn't help but bleat about the workload during the busy season at work.
- Instead of finding solutions, Mark continued to bleat about the challenges without taking any action.
- During the meeting, some employees began to bleat about the new office policies.
- Jane's tendency to bleat about minor inconveniences made it difficult for her coworkers to work in peace.
2
to emit a characteristic, wavering cry, typically produced by sheep, goats, or calves
- As we walked through the pasture, we could hear the lambs bleating for their mothers.
- The goats bleated loudly as they followed the shepherd to the milking shed.
- Whenever she approached the barn, the sheep would bleat eagerly, anticipating feeding time.
- The calf bleated pitifully as it struggled to free itself from the tangled fence.