moaning
Translation
groaning, complaining, whining
Examples
I'm tired of all your moaning.
I'm tired of all your moaning.
We heard a low moaning from the next room.
We heard a low moaning from the next room.
Grammar Patterns
((about sth.)) complaining about something I'm tired of his moaning about work.
a moaning sound a low sound of pain or despair We heard a low moaning sound.
Similar Words
Synonyms: complaining, groaning, whining; Antonyms: praise, celebration
Etymology
From the verb 'to moan', from Old English 'mānan', meaning to complain or lament.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'oh' sound in 'moan' as the sound someone makes when complaining.