whinge

Meanings

• Verb

  To complain or grumble repeatedly about a minor problem or inconvenience.

  - "She loves to whinge about the traffic every morning."
  - "Don't whinge, things could be worse."
  - "Why are you always whinging about the same thing?"

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Pronunciation

1. /(h)wɪn(d)ʒ/
   
   
   
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2. /(h)wɪn(d)ʒ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whinge
thing , cling , ring , king

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. whinge (British English) : A small wooden sled
   

2. whinge (Australian English) : To cry or sob
   

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Variants

List of all variants of whinge that leads to same result
whinge , whinged , whingeing , whinges , whinging

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Forms

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Whinges, Whinge's, Whinged, Whinges'd, Whinging

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Etymology

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The word 'whinge' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'whingien,' which means 'to cry out, to squeak.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'whinge' is often used in British English and Australian English with slightly different meanings.

2. The word 'whinge' is not commonly used in American English.

3. The verb 'whinge' is often used to describe a person who complains excessively about trivial matters.

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Related Concepts

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1. complaining: The act of expressing dissatisfaction or criticism about a situation or condition.

2. grumbling: Expressing dissatisfaction or criticism in a low, growling tone.

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Culture

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In literature, 'whinge' is often used to describe a character who constantly complains or expresses dissatisfaction with their situation.

How to Memorize "whinge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person constantly complaining or grumbling about small things. Visualize their facial expressions and body language as they express their dissatisfaction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whinge' with the sound of someone complaining or grumbling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'whinge' as 'Whine, Grumble, Endlessly'.

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