Kvetch — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈkvech/

Meaning & Definition of Kvetch

Kvetch (verb)

  1. to complain habitually, gripe

Kvetch (noun)

  1. a habitual complainer
  2. complaint

Kvetch (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things

    "according to the kvetch on the bus tour, there was little about Europe that was satisfactory"

    similar: baby, bellyacher, complainer, crybaby, fussbudget, fusser, fusspot, griper, grumbler, kvetcher, sniveler, whiner
    related: bawler, bleater, moaner, screamer, squawker, wailer, weeper, crab, grump, malcontent
    near: happy camper

  2. an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

    "vainly hoped that his coworker would spare him another kvetch about being overworked"

    similar: beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer
    related: challenge, demur, expostulation, kick, niggle (chiefly British), objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink
    near: commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction

Kvetch (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "a chronically resentful person who seems to look for things to kvetch about"

    similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Kvetch

The most common words with a similar meaning to Kvetch:

British: whinge
Chiefly British: maunder
baby, bellyacher, complainer, crybaby, fussbudget, fusser, fusspot, griper, grumbler, kvetcher, sniveler, whiner, beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, bellyache, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, grizzle

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Kvetch

Words with the opposite meaning of Kvetch:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Kvetch

bawler, bleater, moaner, screamer, squawker, wailer, weeper, malcontent, challenge, demur, expostulation, niggle, objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink, object (to), quarrel (with), cavil, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore

Near Antonyms of Kvetch

happy camper, commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction, accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Word Forms of Kvetch

Inflections: kvetched, kvetching, kvetches

Derived words: kvetcher (noun), kvetchy (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Kvetch

Yiddish kvetshn, literally, to squeeze, pinch, from Middle High German quetschen

First known use: circa 1950

Frequently Asked Questions about Kvetch

What does "Kvetch" mean?

"Kvetch" means to complain habitually, gripe. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to complain habitually, gripe. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Kvetch"?

Other words for "Kvetch" include baby, bellyacher, complainer, crybaby, fussbudget, fusser, fusspot and griper. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Kvetch" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Kvetch"?

There are 84 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Kvetch". Common alternatives include baby, bellyacher, complainer, crybaby, fussbudget, fusser, fusspot, griper, grumbler and kvetcher.

What is the opposite of "Kvetch"?

Antonyms of "Kvetch" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include happy camper, commendation, compliment and plaudit.

How do you use "Kvetch" in a sentence?

Examples of "Kvetch" in a sentence: "according to the kvetch on the bus tour, there was little about Europe that was satisfactory"; "vainly hoped that his coworker would spare him another kvetch about being overworked"; "a chronically resentful person who seems to look for things to kvetch about".

Is "Kvetch" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Kvetch" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Kvetch"?

"Kvetch" is pronounced /ˈkvech/.

What is the origin of the word "Kvetch"?

"Kvetch" comes from Yiddish kvetshn, literally, to squeeze, pinch, from Middle High German quetschen. First known use: circa 1950.