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Winge vs Whinge - What's the difference?

winge | whinge | Alternative forms |

Whinge is a alternative form of winge.



As verbs the difference between winge and whinge

is that winge is to cringe while whinge is to complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.

As a noun whinge is

a cry.

winge

English

Verb

  • To cringe.
  • (Australia, NZ, UK, slang)

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    whinge

    English

    Alternative forms

    * winge (archaic) * quhynge (qualifier)

    Verb

  • (UK, AU, NZ, Irish) To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.
  • (UK, AU, NZ, Irish) To whine.
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  • * 2012 , John Lyons, The Australian, 1st Dec issue, Action stations as sea giants stay vigilant on the frontline
    • "You know the problem these days with young people? Get them to carry a 500-pound bomb and within 30 seconds they're making noises," he says, imitating a whingeing sound.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (UK, AU, NZ, Irish) A cry.
  • (UK, AU, NZ, Irish) A complaint.

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    External links

    * A relevant page from Understanding cultures through their key words , Anna Wierzbicka.

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