Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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kvetch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
mutter | Yes | No | Yes | No |
kvetch (noun) | mutter (noun) |
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(Yiddish) a nagging complaint | a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone |
(Yiddish) a constant complainer | a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech |
kvetch (verb) | mutter (verb) |
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express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath |
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice |