kvetchy

adjective

as in complaining

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  1. complaining
  2. fed up
  3. protesting
  4. impatient
Adjective
  • An energy vampire has bad body language, the complaining look on their face, the vocal complainer.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Definition of complaining
Adjective
  • Checks and balances For the Republicans voting for Democratic candidates, much of the reasoning comes down to being fed up with one-party trifectas in both the state and federal governments.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Meghan Markle is reportedly fed up with the public constantly dragging her through the mud.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of fed up
Adjective
  • The death toll includes at least 19 children, 21 non-protesting civilians, and 165 in government or security forces.
    — The Hill, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Among the dead were 13 children and 14 non-protesting civilians, HRANA said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2026
Definition of protesting
Adjective
  • Short-term capital, raised on an impatient timetable, is financing a technological transition whose payoff runs on a multi-year horizon.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • After three previous terms, Lula confronts voters impatient for safer streets and relief from the high cost of living.
    — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of impatient
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