First Known Use: 13th century
Dictionary
1moan
noun \ˈmōn\
: a long, low sound that someone makes because of pain, unhappiness, or physical pleasure
: a long, low sound
: a complaint about something
Full Definition of MOAN
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: a low prolonged sound of pain or of grief
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Origin of MOAN
Middle English mone, from Old English *mān
Related to MOAN
- Antonyms
- exultation, rejoicing
2moan
verb
: to make a long, low sound because of pain, unhappiness, or physical pleasure
: to express unhappiness about something
: to say (something) in a way that shows pain or unhappiness
Full Definition of MOAN
transitive verb
1
: to bewail audibly : lament
2
: to utter with moans
intransitive verb
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First Known Use of MOAN
14th century
MOAN Defined for Kids
1moan
noun \ˈmōn\
Definition of MOAN for Kids
1
: a long low sound showing pain or grief
2
: a long low sound <the engine's moan>
2moan
verb
moanedmoan·ing
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