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Definition moan in British English

moan noun

[countable] noun
/məʊn/
1

an annoying complaint, especially about something that is not important

Example

I haven't got time to listen to your moans and groans.

Example

They were sitting having a moan about the weather.

Synonyms and related words
complaint protest grievance
2

a long low sound that you make because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

Example

She let out a low moan of anguish.

Synonyms and related words
cry cry out eina
2.1

a long low sound made by something such as the wind

Synonyms and related words
clunk drone groan
Definition moan in British English