First Known Use: 12th century
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whinge
verb \ˈhwinj, ˈwinj\
: to complain in an annoying way
whingedwhing·ing or whinge·ing
Full Definition of WHINGE
intransitive verb
British : to complain fretfully : whine
— whinge noun, British
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Origin of WHINGE
Middle English *whingen, from Old English hwinsian; akin to Old High German winsōn to moan
Related to WHINGE
- Synonyms
- beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder [chiefly British], moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, complain [British], yammer, yawp (or yaup), yowl
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