I. ˈhwim-pər, ˈwim- intransitive verb
( whim·pered ; whim·per·ing -p(ə-)riŋ)
Etymology: imitative
Date: 1513
1. : to make a low whining plaintive or broken sound
2. : to complain or protest with or as if with a whimper
II. noun
Date: circa 1700
1. : a whimpering cry or sound
2. : a petulant complaint or protest
the bill passed without a whimper