Definition of "bleat" in English

noun

1. The characteristic cry of a sheep or a goat.

verb

1. Of a sheep or goat, to make its characteristic cry of baas; of a human, to mimic this sound.

2. (informal, derogatory) Of a person, to complain.

   • The last thing we need is to hear them bleating to us about organizational problems.

3. (informal, derogatory) Of a person, to say things of little importance to the listener.