1
as in complainer
a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things
according to the kvetch on the bus tour, there was little about Europe that was satisfactory
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as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
vainly hoped that his coworker would spare him another kvetch about being overworked
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
a chronically resentful person who seems to look for things to kvetch about
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Recent Examples of kvetch
Jessica Gelt, latimes.com, 4 May 2018
So this kvetch is more philosophical than any issue that could have cropped up had Carson Wentz stayed healthy or had Antonio Brown gone off last Sunday or if Russell Wilson’s Seahawks didn’t put together two clunkers in consecutive weeks.
—Jonathan Jones, SI.com, 21 Dec. 2017
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 May 2025
As Gail’s literal timer ticks, Joel kvetches about how Ellie treats him like a stranger until Gail snaps about his boring parental issues.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
What's your favorite subject to kvetch about and why?
—Jessica Gelt, latimes.com, 4 May 2018
So this kvetch is more philosophical than any issue that could have cropped up had Carson Wentz stayed healthy or had Antonio Brown gone off last Sunday or if Russell Wilson’s Seahawks didn’t put together two clunkers in consecutive weeks.
—Jonathan Jones, SI.com, 21 Dec. 2017
Verb
Reps for stars of all levels of fame have to navigate an ocean of possibilities; their job relies on knowing which TikToker their client ought to podcast with, show their apartment to, or kvetch with on the subway.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 May 2025
As Gail’s literal timer ticks, Joel kvetches about how Ellie treats him like a stranger until Gail snaps about his boring parental issues.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kvetch
Noun
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The faculty experience has been that administrations often side with the complainers.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Recognize Quieter Customers Celebrate the non-complainers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The unfiltered electric soundtrack of the Evija goes from a piercing whine to an ear-splitting shriek.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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Moscow’s escalating air war and the distinctive whine of Shaheds is now forcing Ukrainians out of their beds and into shelters and metro stations on an almost-nightly basis.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Jiang and his colleagues complain over video chat about their bland meals, but the people who produce, prepare and deliver the food remain invisible.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Yost and others who opposed the sale of books from the library complained that HUC should not sell part of its collection to ease its financial problems.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In her post, Audrey and her little one can be seen snuggling up together, with her baby boy clutching her finger.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The video Roman shared on her Instagram feed shows the baby of the family prepping for graduation alongside her family and eventually walking across the stage.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The decision to place Hauck on leave followed three complaints accusing him of inappropriate speech on multiple occasions, according to records received via a Freedom of Information Act request.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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The station chief filed a complaint with the State Department’s Office of the Inspector General, charging that Manes had unfairly dismissed him, among other allegations.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the Target employees announced the launch, the fans screamed and were called up to the counter one by one.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Most of these are held in a tent, from which loud, ecstatic moans can be heard for seemingly miles around.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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Out comes another moan, this one closer to a laugh as Brandon’s face flashes a smile.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Told through empathetic interviews with his bandmates and family, Struebing’s ordeal becomes a tale of partial redemption and a lament about the failure of our justice system to meet the mental-health needs of people caught up in it.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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The same lament was played during Queen Elizabeth's funeral in 2022.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Kvetch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kvetch. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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