whinge

[hwinj]

whinge Definition

• 1. to complain in a way that is annoying or irritating to others
• 2. to make a high-pitched, annoying sound

Using whinge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whinge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Stop whinging and do something about it!

• Example

  She's always whinging about her job.

• Example

  The child was whinging all day long.

• Example

  The old door whinged as it opened.

whinge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whinge

• complain
• grumble
• whine
• carp
• moan

Antonyms for whinge

• praise
• compliment

Phrases with whinge

• whinge and dine

  to complain while enjoying a meal or drinks with someone

  Example

  I don't want to whinge and dine with him again.

• whinge bag

  a person who complains a lot

  Example

  Don't be such a whinge bag!

• whinge fest

  an event or situation where people complain excessively

  Example

  The meeting turned into a whinge fest.

Origins of whinge

from Middle English 'whingen', meaning 'to whine'

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Summary: whinge in Brief

The verb 'whinge' [hwinj] means to complain in an annoying or irritating way, often accompanied by a high-pitched sound. It can be used in phrases like 'whinge and dine,' where complaining occurs during a meal, and 'whinge bag,' which refers to a person who complains a lot.