whinge
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Etymology [edit]
From Middle English whinsen, from Old English hwinsian (“to whine”), from Proto-Germanic *hwinisōną (“to whine”), from Proto-Germanic *hwīnaną (“to whizz, rush, swoosh, whine, hiss”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱwey- (“to hiss, whistle, whisper”). Cognate with German winseln (“to whine, whimper”).
Pronunciation [edit]
Noun [edit]
whinge (plural whinges)
- (UK, Australia, New Zealand) A cry.
- (UK, Australia, New Zealand) A complaint.
Verb [edit]
whinge (third-person singular simple present whinges, present participle whinging or whingeing, simple past and past participle whinged)
- (UK, Australia, New Zealand) To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.
- (UK, Australia, New Zealand) To whine.
- 2012, John Lyons, The Australian, 1st Dec issue, Action stations as sea giants stay vigilant on the frontline
- "You know the problem these days with young people? Get them to carry a 500-pound bomb and within 30 seconds they're making noises," he says, imitating a whingeing sound.
- 2012, John Lyons, The Australian, 1st Dec issue, Action stations as sea giants stay vigilant on the frontline
Synonyms [edit]
- See also Wikisaurus:complain
Translations [edit]
to complain or protest