Associations to the word «Kvetch»

Wiktionary

KVETCH, verb. To whine or complain, often needlessly.
KVETCH, noun. Person who endlessly whines or complains; a person who finds fault with anything.
KVETCH, noun. An instance of kvetching; a complaint or whine.

Dictionary definition

KVETCH, noun. (Yiddish) a constant complainer.
KVETCH, noun. (Yiddish) a nagging complaint.
KVETCH, verb. Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about".

Wise words

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