Whinge
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /(h)wɪnd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Whinge is a verb meaning (UK, Commonwealth, Ireland) To whine; to complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.
Meaning
(UK, Commonwealth, Ireland) To whine; to complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.
More Meanings
- (UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland) A cry.
- (UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland) A peevish complaint.
Example Sentences
His wife will winge her bloody head off, but Nev will come good.
Mostly, they were wingeing about the lousy cook and the same thing served too often
I know it won't help but sometimes it feels better to whinge about the things that annoy me.
Argh! He has been whinging about it all night, even though he knows there's nothing we can do.
Word Forms
- whinges
- whingeing
- whinging
- whinged
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include winge, whingle, grizzle, whine, gripe, bewhine.
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