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kvetch vs grumble

grumble vs kvetch

kvetch and grumble both are nouns.

kvetch and grumble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kvetch Yes No Yes No
grumble Yes No Yes No
As verbs, grumble is a hyponym of kvetch; that is, grumble is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than kvetch:
  • kvetch: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  • grumble: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
kvetch (noun) grumble (noun)
(Yiddish) a nagging complaint a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
(Yiddish) a constant complainer a loud low dull continuous noise
kvetch (verb) grumble (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
make a low noise
Difference between kvetch and grumble

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