Whinger
noun
A person who often complains about things.
Tom is a real whinger, he's always moaning about his job.
Often appears as...
- to be a whinger
- stop being such a whinger
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who often complains about things.
Tom is a real whinger, he's always moaning about his job.
Often appears as...
- to be a whinger
- stop being such a whinger
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial usage
Used in casual conversation among friends, not in formal settings.
After the game, James called himself a whinger for complaining about the referee.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative 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.
Pro Tip 3/3British & 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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