Kvetch: meaning, definitions and examples

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kvetch

 

[ kสŠษ›tสƒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

complain constantly

To kvetch means to complain or whine in a persistent or irritating manner. This expression often carries a connotation of minor grievances rather than serious issues. The term is commonly used in informal settings, particularly among friends or in communities where venting frustrations is a norm. While kvetching can be trivial, it may serve as a form of emotional release for the person expressing their dissatisfaction.

Synonyms

complain, gripe, grumble, moan, whine

Examples of usage

  • She likes to kvetch about her long commute.
  • He always kvetches when his team loses.
  • They spent the evening kvetching over dinner.
  • I don't want to kvetch, but this weather is terrible.

Translations

Translations of the word "kvetch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น queixar-se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเค•เคพเคฏเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช jammmern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengeluh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐั€ะถะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ narzekaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๆบ€ใ‚’่จ€ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se plaindre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quejarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸikayet etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆํ‰ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุดูƒูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stฤ›ลพovat si

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sลฅaลพovaลฅ si

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฑๆ€จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pritoลพevati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvarta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐา“ั‹ะผะดะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒฃแƒฌแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸikayษ™t etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quejarse

Etymology

The word 'kvetch' is derived from Yiddish, a High German-derived language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. In Yiddish, the verb 'kvetshn' means to squeeze or to press, which metaphorically relates to the act of squeezing out complaints. The use of kvetch in English dates back to the 20th century, when post-World War II Jewish culture began to influence American slang. The term has since permeated the language, especially in urban areas with notable Jewish communities, and it has come to symbolize a type of humorous, self-aware complaining. Over time, 'kvetch' has expanded beyond its original cultural context to become a more universal expression of disgruntlement in various light-hearted conversational settings.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,413, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.