How Do You Spell WHINGE?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪnd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The word "whinge" is a verb that means to complain in a childish or annoying way. Its spelling can be confusing for people who are not familiar with the IPA phonetic transcription. The pronunciation of "whinge" is /wɪndʒ/, with the "w" sound followed by the short "i" sound, and ending with the "ng" sound. The letter "h" in "whinge" is silent, which makes the word sound similar to "winch." "Whinge" is a common word in British English, but it is not widely used in American English.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Conjugate verb
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WHINGE Meaning and Definition

  1. Whinge is a verb that refers to the act of complaining or whining in a repetitive and irritating manner. It usually involves expressing dissatisfaction, annoyance, or frustration about a situation or a specific issue. The term is primarily used in British English, although it is also recognized in other English-speaking regions.

    When someone is said to be whinging, it means that they are persistently and peevishly voicing their grievances or dissatisfaction, often in a way that others find tiresome or bothersome. Whinging is commonly associated with a tone of self-pity or a lack of resilience, implying that the individual is excessively focusing on their complaints rather than actively seeking solutions.

    The term whinge differs from simple complaining in its connotation of persistence and annoyance. While complaining can be a sporadic expression of dissatisfaction, whinging implies a repeated or habitual pattern of grumbling or griping. It often carries a negative or dismissive undertone, suggesting that the whinger is overly critical, unreasonably discontented, or indulges in self-pity without taking any proactive steps to resolve their grievances.

    Whinge is a versatile word that can be applied to various situations and contexts, such as personal relationships, work environments, or public discourse. It is typically used to describe someone who habitually engages in excessive, repetitive, and annoying complaining that may disrupt or hinder the resolution of problems.

  2. To whine; to sob.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for WHINGE

Etymology of WHINGE

The word "whinge" originated in Early Modern English, around the 16th century. Its etymology can be traced back to the Middle English word "whingen" or "whynge", which meant to complain or whine. This Middle English term is believed to have originated from an Old Norse word, "hvina", meaning to whine or whimper. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved, and "whinge" emerged as the modern form of the word.

Conjugate verb Whinge

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have whinged
you would have whinged
he/she/it would have whinged
we would have whinged
they would have whinged
I would have whinge
you would have whinge
he/she/it would have whinge
we would have whinge
they would have whinge

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been whinging
you would have been whinging
he/she/it would have been whinging
we would have been whinging
they would have been whinging

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would whinge
you would whinge
he/she/it would whinge
we would whinge
they would whinge

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be whinging
you would be whinging
he/she/it would be whinging
we would be whinging
they would be whinging

FUTURE

I will whinge
you will whinge
he/she/it will whinge
we will whinge
they will whinge

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be whinging
you will be whinging
he/she/it will be whinging
we will be whinging
they will be whinging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have whinged
you will have whinged
he/she/it will have whinged
we will have whinged
they will have whinged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been whinging
you will have been whinging
he/she/it will have been whinging
we will have been whinging
they will have been whinging

IMPERATIVE

you whinge
we let´s whinge

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to whinge

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was whinging
you were whinging
he/she/it was whinging
we were whinging
they were whinging

PAST PARTICIPLE

whinged

PAST PERFECT

I had whinged
you had whinged
he/she/it had whinged
we had whinged
they had whinged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been whinging
you had been whinging
he/she/it had been whinging
we had been whinging
they had been whinging

PRESENT

I whinge
you whinge
he/she/it whinges
we whinge
they whinge

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am whinging
you are whinging
he/she/it is whinging
we are whinging
they are whinging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

whinging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have whinged
you have whinged
he/she/it has whinged
we have whinged
they have whinged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been whinging
you have been whinging
he/she/it has been whinging
we have been whinging
they have been whinging

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it whinge

SIMPLE PAST

I whinged
you whinged
he/she/it whinged
we whinged
they whinged

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