
Whinger
Colloquial usage
Used in casual conversation among friends, not in formal settings.
After the game, James called himself a whinger for complaining about the referee.
Negative connotation
Describes someone negatively, suggesting they're annoying or difficult to please.
Our new colleague is a bit of a whinger; nothing is ever right for her.
British & Australian
Primarily used in the UK and Australia, may be less understood by American English speakers.
When I lived in London, my mates called the complainer in our group the 'office whinger'.
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