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    Moan

    /moʊn/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    a low sound made in pain or discomfort.
    The moan of the injured athlete echoed across the field.
    a lament or complaint.
    The moan of the crowd showed their dissatisfaction with the performance.
    verb
    to make a low sound of pain or discomfort.
    She began to moan after she stubbed her toe.
    to complain or express discontent.
    He tends to moan about his workload without looking for solutions.

    Etymology

    Middle English "mone", possibly from Old English "mōanian".

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    moan and groan
    To complain loudly or continuously about something.
    moan about something
    To express dissatisfaction regarding a specific issue.
    moan in pain
    To make a sound indicating discomfort or suffering.

    Related Words

    groan
    To make a low sound of pain or discomfort.
    lament
    To express sorrow or regret.
    complain
    To express dissatisfaction or annoyance.

    Slang Meanings

    To complain excessively about something trivial.
    Stop moaning about the weather!
    To express sexual pleasure audibly.
    They were moaning during the movie.