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

whinge and dine, whinge bag, whinge fest

Formal and Informal Expressions of whinge

In different contexts, you can replace 'whinge' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'complain' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'whine, moan' is a commonplace synonym.

whinge: Explore its Definition & Usage

whinge Definition

1to complain in a way that is annoying or irritating to others
2to 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!
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She's always whinging about her job.
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The child was whinging all day long.
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The old door whinged as it opened.

whinge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whinge

Antonyms for whinge

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.