Bleaty

/ˈbliːti/ adjective

Definition

Having the quality or sound of bleating; resembling the cry of a sheep or goat, or characterized by whining complaints.

Etymology

From bleat + -y (adjective suffix), which transforms verbs and nouns into descriptive adjectives. The -y suffix is one of the oldest and most productive word-formation tools in English.

Kelly Says

The adjective 'bleaty' is delightfully informal and often humorous—it's the kind of word you might use to mock someone's high-pitched, annoying voice in a way that formal language like 'complaining' just can't match.

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