whiner
|whin/er|
B2
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/ˈwaɪnər/
🇬🇧
/ˈwaɪnə/
(whine)
high-pitched complaint
Etymology
Etymology Information
'whiner' originates from the Old English word 'hwīnan,' where 'hwīn-' meant 'to make a sound.'
Historical Evolution
'hwīnan' transformed into the Middle English word 'whinen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'whine,' from which 'whiner' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a sound,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to complain or express dissatisfaction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who complains or expresses dissatisfaction frequently.
He's such a whiner, always complaining about the smallest things.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 23:36