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moaner

|moan-er|

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/ˈmoʊnər/

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/ˈməʊnə/

(moan)

sound of pain or complaint

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
moanmoanersmoansmoanedmoanedmoaningmoans
Etymology
Etymology Information

'moaner' originates from the Old English word 'mānian,' where 'mān' meant 'complaint or lament.'

Historical Evolution

'mānian' transformed into the Middle English word 'mone,' and eventually became the modern English word 'moan.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to lament or express sorrow,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to complain or grumble.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who complains or grumbles habitually.

He's such a moaner, always finding something to complain about.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45