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Meaning of moaning Minnie | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A person who moans; a peevish complainer.
  2. An air raid siren.
  3. A noisy rocket artillery piece (after 1944, the German Nebelwerfer).

Examples

“Don't you think that's the way to persuade more companies to come to this region and get more jobs—because I want them—for the people who are unemployed? Not always standing there as moaning minnies. Now stop it!”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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