moan

verb
UK: /məʊn/
US: /moʊn/

  1. To make a long, low sound of pain, sadness, or pleasure.

    1. I heard a moan from the next room after he hurt his leg.
    2. She gave a moan of pure pleasure as she ate the delicious chocolate cake.

  2. To complain about something in an annoying way.

    1. He's always moaning about his job but he never quits.
    2. They moan constantly about the weather, no matter what it's like outside.

Synonyms

groan whine lament complain gripe grumble
moan noun

  1. A long, low sound of pain, sadness, or pleasure.

    1. I heard a soft moan in the dark.
    2. The wind made a constant moan as it blew through the old building.

  2. A complaint.

    1. My only moan is that the service was slow.
    2. Despite the challenges, I won't offer a moan about the team's commitment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "moan" in English means: To make a long, low sound of pain, sadness, or pleasure., To complain about something in an annoying way..

The phonetic transcription of "moan" is /məʊn/ in British English and /moʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "moan": groan, whine, lament, complain, gripe, grumble.

Example usage of "moan": "I heard a moan from the next room after he hurt his leg.". More examples on the page.