verb General Slang

whinge

WINJ · verb · informal

To complain persistently.

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Definitions

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To complain or moan, especially in an annoying, drawn-out way.

“Stop whingeing and get on with it.”
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whinge In A Sentence

Stop whingeing and get on with it.

Origin & Usage

From northern English/Scots dialect 'whinge'; strongly associated with Australian usage.

People Also Ask

What does 'whinge' mean?

It means to complain or moan persistently in an irritating, drawn-out way.

What's the difference between 'whinge' and 'whine'?

They're closely related, but 'whinge' specifically implies grumbling, peevish complaining. A person who does it a lot is called a 'whinger'.

Where does 'whinge' come from?

From northern English and Scots dialect, though it's now strongly associated with Australian and British usage.

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