Definition of WHINGE

whinge

Meanings

Plural: whinges

Verb

  • To whine; to complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.

Noun

  • A cry.
  • A peevish complaint.

Origin / Etymology

From a northern variant of Old English hwinsian (“to whine”), from Proto-West Germanic *hwinisōn (“to whine”), from Proto-West Germanic *hwīnan (“to whine”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱwey- (“to hiss, whistle, whisper”). Cognate with German winseln (“to whine, whimper”).

Scrabble Score: 13

whinge is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
whinge is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
whinge is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

whinge is a valid Words With Friends word