moan

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈməʊn/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/moʊn/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(mōn)

Collocations for "moan"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "moan" in context.

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moan

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. a moan of [frustration, despair, contempt]
  2. gave a long moan of [frustration]
  3. sexually explicit: let out a moan (of pleasure)
  4. moans about [working conditions, poor ventilation, government policy]
  5. [constant, petty, incessant] moans about
  6. UK: just [phoned, called, messaged] for a moan
  7. UK: just wanted a whine and a moan
  8. UK: having a moan about her [husband, boyfriend, kids, job]
  9. UK: had a moan about [how, how little, how much]
  10. UK: have a [good, long, quick] moan (about)
  11. the moan of the [windstorm, animal]
'moan' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
bitch - complain - useless

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