Whinge
verb
To complain in an annoying or childlike way.
She's always whinging about the weather.
Often appears as...
- whinge about
- whinge on
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
An act of complaining in an annoying or childlike way.
I've had enough of your whinges.
Often appears as...
- have a whinge
- stop your whinge
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To complain in an annoying or childlike way.
She's always whinging about the weather.
Often appears as...
- whinge about
- whinge on
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
An act of complaining in an annoying or childlike way.
I've had enough of your whinges.
Often appears as...
- have a whinge
- stop your whinge
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Always Negative
Whinge is used for complaining in a tiresome way and is usually seen as negative.
Stop whinging that you're bored; let's find something fun to do.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Speech
Use 'whinge' in casual conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.
I can't stand how he whinges about even the smallest tasks.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Exaggerated
People may whinge about trivial issues, exaggerating their displeasure.
He always whinges about traffic even though his commute is short.
Pro Tip 1/3Always Negative
Whinge is used for complaining in a tiresome way and is usually seen as negative.
Stop whinging that you're bored; let's find something fun to do.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Speech
Use 'whinge' in casual conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.
I can't stand how he whinges about even the smallest tasks.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Exaggerated
People may whinge about trivial issues, exaggerating their displeasure.
He always whinges about traffic even though his commute is short.
Pro Tip 1/3Always Negative
Whinge is used for complaining in a tiresome way and is usually seen as negative.
Stop whinging that you're bored; let's find something fun to do.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Speech
Use 'whinge' in casual conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.
I can't stand how he whinges about even the smallest tasks.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Exaggerated
People may whinge about trivial issues, exaggerating their displeasure.
He always whinges about traffic even though his commute is short.
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Quote examples
Gary Lineker
English Footballer
We are living in difficult times. There are a lot of people out of work - am I going to stand there and whinge? No, because I am lucky to have such a wonderful job.
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Dominic Holland
English Comedian
All kids should vote - it gives them the opportunity to whinge afterwards because you can't complain if you haven't voted.
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
British Royalty
We were brought up in a very happy family and I can't whinge about my childhood because it was idyllic.
Quote examples
Gary Lineker
English Footballer
We are living in difficult times. There are a lot of people out of work - am I going to stand there and whinge? No, because I am lucky to have such a wonderful job.
Quote examples
Dominic Holland
English Comedian
All kids should vote - it gives them the opportunity to whinge afterwards because you can't complain if you haven't voted.
Quote examples
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
British Royalty
We were brought up in a very happy family and I can't whinge about my childhood because it was idyllic.
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