whinge

Definition

To whine; to complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.

Etymology

From a northern variant of Old English hwinsian (“to whine”), from Proto-West Germanic *hwinisōn (“to whine”), from Proto-West Germanic *hwīnan (“to whine”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱwey- (“to hiss, whistle, whisper”). Cognate with German winseln (“to whine, whimper”).

Example Sentences

• "Argh! He has been whinging about it all night, even though he knows there's nothing we can do."
• "I know it won't help but sometimes it feels better to whinge about the things that annoy me."
• ""'D' ye hear what's come ower ye now,' continued the virago, 'ye whingeing Whig carles? D'ye hear wha's coming to cow yer cracks?""