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noun

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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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2
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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verb

ˈkvech How to pronounce kvetch (audio)
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
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 Field’s neurotic, kvetching energy and Pullman’s drawlingly laidback presence spark off each other to amiable and spontaneous effect — enough so to show up the contrivances in the film’s secondary characters and subplots. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 May 2026 After years of kvetching about the unfairness of playing in altitude at Coors Field, the new regime led by Paul DePodesta has begun to talk about turning the conditions into a home-field advantage. — Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2026 That’s where three University of Iowa economists — Robert Forsythe, George Neumann and Forrest Nelson — met for food and beers and kvetching about just how badly the polls had missed the mark on the Michigan Democratic primary the day before, when Jesse Jackson absolutely trounced Michael Dukakis. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for kvetch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kvetch
  1. complainer
  2. whine
  3. complain
  4. baby
  5. complaint
  6. scream
  7. moan
  8. lament
Noun
  • Instead of pushing through pain and not speaking up for fear they'll be labeled weak or a complainer, this generation is more inclined to listen to their bodies, advocate for themselves, and address the issue through the proper resources.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 10 June 2026
  • However, the Lakers are complainers to begin with and have always gotten a favorable whistle.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Definition of complainer
Noun
  • That is, until you are subjected to the relentless whine of mosquitoes.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Test recordings sounded clear and full, and the noise cancellation completely blocked out the buzz and whine of my 3D printer.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 14 June 2026
Definition of whine
Verb
  • Also requested were documents related to a lawsuit, recently settled for $135,000, claiming Kramer had given an improper assessment of a property and retaliated against an employee who complained.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Gal and Amora barely know each other, and Jaiden and Caleb have been complaining about one another for the past three days.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of complain
Noun
  • In the post, Clements shared a candid photo of George breastfeeding her baby boy, alongside shots of her trip through the French countryside and some photos of her older children.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Owens explained that baby copperhead bites — and copperhead bites in general — are rare.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
Definition of baby
Noun
  • The air district is still encouraging residents to report odors to its online complaint system or by calling (800) 288-7664.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The dietitian thought there might be a correlation, according to an internal Abbott summary of the complaint shown during Colombo’s deposition.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of complaint
Verb
  • Police said that after the girl screamed, the video shows a man getting into his vehicle and driving away.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The couple’s relationship began with a friendship bracelet and a podcast shout-out in July 2023, and by September Swift was screaming profanities in support of her new favorite football player.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 June 2026
Definition of scream
Noun
  • Musselwhite punctuated the music with his harmonica trills and moans while his right knee bounced in time with the rhythms.
    — Kevin McKeough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
  • The room received the work with laughter, snaps, and occasional utterances of that satisfied poetry moan.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Definition of moan
Noun
  • The coffin was unveiled late on Thursday to a throng of sobbing supporters, who were swaying and beating their heads in time to a sung lament as flowers were thrown from the bier into the crowd.
    — Reuters, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • His lament mirrored the anguish of legions of Venezuelans who endured harrowing days clearing rubble by hand before crews with heavy equipment and rescue dogs belatedly arrived.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of lament

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“Kvetch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kvetch. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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