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Added 6 October 2026

wailing

/ˈweɪlɪŋ/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about wailing at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A loud drawn out scream or howl.

verb

present participle and gerund of wail
Craig ran off wailing because his friend pulled a prank on him.

Origin

From wail + -ing.

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