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Sob vs Whinge - What's the difference?

sob | whinge |

As nouns the difference between sob and whinge

is that sob is a cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath while whinge is (uk|au|nz|irish) a cry.

As verbs the difference between sob and whinge

is that sob is to weep with convulsive gasps or sob can be to soak while whinge is (uk|au|nz|irish) to complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.

sob

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (coarse, slang) son of a bitch
  • (uncountable) shortness of breath

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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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