Noun | Complaint / Personality
Encyclopedia of British Slang
MOANER
Noun | Mild | Complaint / Personality
MOANER Pronunciation: /’m??-n?/ Part of Speech: Noun Severity Level: Mild Category: Complaint / Personality
Core Definition
A moaner is:
Someone who complains frequently
A habitual grumbler
A person who finds fault in minor matters
It implies repetition rather than crisis.
Linguistic Origins
Derived from moan, meaning to complain or groan.
Common in British speech since at least the 19th century.
Usage Contexts
Workplace:
Hes such a moaner.
Weather:
Stop moaning.
Family:
Dont be a moaner.
It critiques negativity.
Emotional Register
Moaner is lightly disapproving.
Often affectionate.
Final Assessment
Moaner captures persistent low-level complaint.
Without hostility.
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