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Word of the Day – Pule

By January 7, 2026Word of the Day

Pule (verb)

pyool

To cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper.

First recorded in 1525–35; perhaps imitative

Example sentences

“All he did the entire hike was pule about how cold he was!”

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