1. an animal, especially a goat or sheep, that bleats
2. a person who complains or whines frequently
Usage: informal

Examples

• The bleater in the barn made noise all morning.
• The goat is a natural bleater, especially when hungry.
• He's such a bleater—always complaining about something.
• The sheep bleater called out to its mother.
• Don't be a bleater; just accept the situation and move on.
• The farm had several bleaters grazing in the pasture.