noun
Uncommon
moaning
Moaning (noun) means the act of making a moan, or ongoing complaining. Example: “The moaning from the back seat continued for the whole trip.”
noun
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The act of making a moan, or ongoing complaining.
"The moaning from the back seat continued for the whole trip."
How to use moaning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishContinuous low sounds of pain, or (informally) constant complaining.
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Word forms
- Plural
- moanings
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Rhymes for moaning
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What does “moaning” mean?
The word “moaning” means the act of making a moan, or ongoing complaining. In plain terms, continuous low sounds of pain, or (informally) constant complaining.
How do you use “moaning” in a sentence?
Here is “moaning” used in a sentence: “The moaning from the back seat continued for the whole trip.”
What part of speech is “moaning”?
“Moaning” is a noun.
Is “moaning” a common word?
“Moaning” is an uncommon word in modern English.
