Whinging

Part of speech: verb

Pronunciation: /ˈ(h)wɪŋɪŋ/

Definitions

1. Frequent complaining, often with a high-pitched tone, about trivial matters can be quite bothersome
2. Expressing repeated, bothersome complaints about minor issues
3. Continuously voicing dissatisfaction in a way that irritates others

Etymology: "Whinging" is the ongoing form of "whinge," a verb for complaining in a whining, peevish way. "Whinge" descends from Old English "hwinsian," meaning to whine or moan, and is closely related to "whine."

Synonyms: complaining, grumbling, whining, moaning, bemoaning

Antonyms: praising, celebrating, applauding