What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
whinger
Example
Stop being such a whinger and try to see the positive side of things. [whinger: noun]
Example
She's always whinging about her job, but she never does anything to change it. [whinging: gerund or present participle]
whiner
Example
He's such a whiner, always complaining about how hard his life is. [whiner: noun]
Example
Stop whining and just deal with the situation. [whining: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Whiner is more commonly used than whinger in everyday language, especially in American English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between whinger and whiner?
Whinger is more formal and serious than whiner, and may not be as widely understood by English speakers outside of the UK.
