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MOAN definition: 1. to make a long, low sound of pain, suffering, or another strong emotion: 2. to make a complaint…. Learn more.
Noun She let out a long, deep moan. the moan of the wind the moan of the car's engine Verb The wounded soldier moaned in pain. He moaned with pleasure as she rubbed his back. We were all moaning about the cold, rainy weather. He's always moaning about his salary.
MOAN meaning: 1. to make a long, low sound of pain, suffering, or another strong emotion: 2. to make a complaint…. Learn more.
to make a prolonged, low sound from any other strong physical or mental sensation, especially pleasure. Synonyms: mourn, grieve. (of inanimate objects) to make a prolonged, low sound: The wind moaned through the trees. to complain: I may moan about the weather here, but at least it doesn't get hot. verb (used with object)
To moan means to complain or speak in a way which shows that you are very unhappy. [ disapproval ] I used to moan if I didn't get at least six hours' sleep at night.
1. a low prolonged mournful sound expressive of suffering or pleading. 2. any similar mournful sound, esp that made by the wind. 3. a grumble or complaint. vb. 4. to utter (words) in a low mournful manner. 5. ( intr) to make a sound like a moan.
The low sound you make when you're in pain is called a moan. A bad stomachache can leave you bent over, making soft moans. Moan is also a verb, so whenever someone is hurting enough — physically or mentally — there's the possibility they'll moan in despair or discomfort.
Definition of moan verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Moan Definition. A long, low vocal sound as of sorrow or pain or of sexual pleasure. A complaint; lamentation. Any nonvocal sound like this. The moan of the wind. To utter a moan or moans. To make a sound resembling a moan. A saxophone moaned in the background. To complain about; bewail.
MOAN definition: 1. to complain or speak in a way that shows you are unhappy: 2. to make a low sound, especially…. Learn more.
