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complain To express dissatisfaction with something, often in a whiny or exaggerated manner.  ■ "I can't believe I have to walk 10 minutes to class every day! This is so unfair!"


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cheep A person or thing that is very cheap or inexpensive.  ■ "I don't know why people always complain about how expensive everything is, when they can just buy a cheep meal at the fast food joint down the street."

dad An old, fat man who always complains about everything.  ■ "Why did the dad cross the road? To complain about it! He's always so negative!"

Geezers A group of old, cranky men who are always complaining about something.  ■ After hearing the geezers complain about the weather again, Sarah realized she didn't want to grow up to be one of them.

grindstone A word used to describe someone who is always complaining or grumbling.  ■ "She's such a grindstone, always finding something to complain about."

Kinder A person who is incredibly nice and polite, often to the point of being insufferable.  ■ "I can't stand how kind my roommate is. They always let me use their stuff and never complain!

Lemony An overly sour and bitter person, often with a tendency to complain.  ■ "I'm so lemony today, I could slice an apple with my teeth!"

Noisy adjective - full of or characterized by noise; loud and disturbing  ■ The construction crew was noisy all morning, but the neighbors couldn't complain because it meant their new house was being built.

Rights The privilege or permission to do something, especially without obligation.  ■ I have the right to complain about the service, but I won't because I'm afraid I might be labeled a "difficult customer".

senators Old, wrinkled men who are constantly bickering and arguing about nothing in particular.  ■ "I don't understand why these senators can't get along. All they do is argue and complain all day."

seniors Old and boring people who have lost their sense of humor.  ■ "I can't believe I have to spend time with these seniors every day. They are so slow and always complain about everything!

tolerate to put up with something that is unpleasant or annoying, but not to complain about it  ■ "I can tolerate my roommate's singing, but I draw the line at her performing karaoke every night."

costa A person who is constantly complaining about the high cost of everything, but still finds ways to spend more money than necessary.  ■ "I'm a costa, I complain about the cost of gas and groceries, but I still have to pay for Netflix and Uber too."

daylight The bright light of the day, during which humans and other animals are most active.  ■ I don't understand why people complain about waking up early to catch a bus at dawn. I love the feeling of being the first one on the road in daylight!

dialed To call someone who is already on the phone.  ■ John was so frustrated that he dialed his boss to complain about the new project deadline, only to find out that his boss was already on a call with someone else.

dictatorship A form of government where one person has absolute power, and all other citizens are treated like idiots.  ■ "I don't know why people complain about living under a dictatorship. It's so much easier to just do whatever the boss says."

infrastructure The fundamental physical and organizational facilities, systems, and services necessary for the effective operation and development of a society or enterprise.  ■ When people complain about their city's infrastructure, they're really just whining about the potholes in the roads and the slow internet connection at home.

lumbar A region of the human back that is below the thoracic spine and above the pelvic cavity.  ■ "When I heard my friend complain about her lumbar pain, I couldn't help but chuckle at how she thought her lower back was more important than her actual buttocks."

moaning To complain loudly or whine about something, often without any actual reason.  ■<en></?>"I don't like this sandwich. It's too dry and the meat is overcooked." <en>He moaned about his sandwich, but he didn't actually eat it.</en>

sunshine The cheerful light and warmth from the sun that makes flowers bloom and people smile.  ■ "When I woke up this morning, I realized it was going to be a beautiful day of sunshine. And by 'beautiful', I mean I'm going to wear sunglasses and complain about how hot it is."

whiner A person who constantly complains and whines about everything, often without reason or justification.  ■ "I'm so tired of hearing my roommate complain about the cleanliness of the apartment. They need to stop being such a whiner and learn to appreciate what they have."