Definition of "whinge" in Englisch

verb

1. (UK, Commonwealth, Ireland) To whine; to complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.

   • 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.

noun

1. (UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland) A cry.

   • Her whinges grew even shriller and more annoying the longer we had to listen to them.

2. (UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland) A peevish complaint.

   • I know you don't like it, but your whinges won't solve the problem!