Meaning of the word moaning in English

What does moaning mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

moaning

US /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
UK /ˈməʊnɪŋ/

Noun

1.

a long, low sound made by a person or animal, typically in pain, suffering, or pleasure

Example:
The injured dog let out a soft moaning sound.
Her soft moaning indicated she was in deep sleep.
2.

the act of complaining in a way that annoys other people

Example:
I'm tired of his constant moaning about work.
There was a lot of moaning from the crowd about the referee's decision.

Adjective

making a long, low sound, typically in pain or suffering

Example:
He heard a faint, moaning sound from the next room.
The wind made a low, moaning sound through the trees.
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