What is the meaning of kvetch?

noun

  • Yiddish) a constant complainer. (
  • Yiddish) a nagging complaint. (

verb

  • Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness.
    • usage: "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about"
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