piss and moan

idiom

Definition of piss and moan

US, informal + impolite

: to complain in a constant or annoying way

He's always pissing and moaning about having to pay taxes.

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moan play

: lamentation, complaint
: a low prolonged sound of pain or of grief

: to bewail audibly : lament
: to utter with moans
: lament, complain

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