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whinge

 

[ wɪn(d)ʒ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

complaining

To complain persistently and in a peevish or irritating way.

Synonyms

complain, grumble, moan, whine

Examples of usage

  • He whinged about the cold weather all day.
  • She always whinges about her workload, but never does anything about it.
  • Stop whingeing and start taking action to improve your situation.
Context #2 | Noun

complaint

A complaint or criticism, especially when it is perceived as trivial or unjustified.

Synonyms

complaint, gripe, moan, whine

Examples of usage

  • She made another whinge about the office coffee not being strong enough.
  • The constant whinges about the food made the chef reconsider the menu.
  • His whinge about the slow internet speed fell on deaf ears.

Translations

Translations of the word "whinge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lamentar

🇮🇳 शिकायत करना

🇩🇪 nörgeln

🇮🇩 mengeluh

🇺🇦 скиглити

🇵🇱 narzekać

🇯🇵 愚痴をこぼす

🇫🇷 se plaindre

🇪🇸 quejarse

🇹🇷 şikayet etmek

🇰🇷 불평하다

🇸🇦 يتذمر

🇨🇿 stěžovat si

🇸🇰 sťažovať sa

🇨🇳 抱怨

🇸🇮 pritoževati se

🇮🇸 kvarta

🇰🇿 мұңдану

🇬🇪 წუწუნი

🇦🇿 şikayət etmək

🇲🇽 quejarse

Etymology

The word 'whinge' originated in British English in the early 19th century. It is believed to be a blend of 'whine' and 'hinge', suggesting a creaking or squeaking sound, similar to the persistent complaints associated with the term. Over time, 'whinge' has evolved to describe both the act of complaining and the complaints themselves, often used in a derogatory manner to dismiss grievances perceived as trivial or unwarranted.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,432, 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.