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WHINGE
Etymology
Verb
whinge (third-person singular simple present whinges, present participle whinging or whingeing, simple past and past participle whinged)
(UK, AU, NZ, Irish) To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.
(UK, AU, NZ, Irish) To whine.
Noun
whinge (plural whinges)
(UK, AU, NZ, Irish) A cry.
(UK, AU, NZ, Irish) A peevish complaint.
Synonyms
• See also complain
Anagrams
• hewing
Source: Wiktionary
Whinge, v. i.
Definition: To whine. [Scot.] Burns.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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