moan
/moʊn/
noun
- A long, low sound made by someone in pain, sadness, or discomfort.
- She heard a faint moan from the next room and went to check.
- The wind made a mournful moan through the old house's cracks.
- A low moan escaped from the patient's lips during the procedure.
- A complaint or expression of dissatisfaction.
- His constant moan about the weather was getting tiresome.
- The only moan from the team was about the lack of breaks.
- She had a moan about the slow internet service to the manager.
verb
- To make a long, low sound expressing pain, sadness, or physical discomfort.
- He moaned quietly while the nurse bandaged his cut finger.
- The injured dog let out a soft moan as the vet examined its paw.
- She moaned in her sleep, troubled by a bad dream.
- To complain or express dissatisfaction in a whining or grumbling way.
- The employees moaned when the boss announced another late meeting.
- Stop moaning about the homework and just start writing.
- He moaned that the restaurant was too noisy to enjoy dinner.
- To make a low, soft sound of pleasure or contentment.
- The cat moaned softly while being petted behind the ears.
- She moaned with delight as she bit into the warm chocolate cake.
- He moaned in satisfaction after a long, relaxing bath.