Definition of kvetch Kvetch

/kvɛˈʧ/ - [kvech] -

We found 7 definitions of kvetch from 3 different sources.

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What does kvetch mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: kvetches

kvetch - (Yiddish) a nagging complaint
  complaint (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
kvetch - (Yiddish) a constant complainer
  bellyacher, complainer, grumbler, moaner, sniveller, whiner, crybaby, squawker a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • kvetch (Noun)
    Person who endlessly whines or complains; a person who finds fault with anything.
  • kvetch (Noun)
    An instance of kvetching; a complaint or whine.
  • kvetch (Verb)
    To whine or complain, often needlessly.
  • kvetch (Adjective)
    Describing a kvetch or kvetcher.

Part of speech

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  • kvetch, verb, present, 1st person singular of kvetch (infinitive).
  • kvetch, verb (infinitive).
  • kvetch, noun, singular of kvetches.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

kvetch in sign language
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