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Meaning of moaning Minnie | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

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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See also

Moans Moapa Town Moapa Valley Moara MOAS MOASS

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