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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