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bitching

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˈbɪtʃɪŋ// UK //bˈɪtʃɪŋ// bitch·ing Informal Slang Vulgar

v. complaining about something in an annoying way. You use this when someone keeps talking about their problems or things they do not like.

v. expressing complaints or grievances in a persistent, petty, or ill-tempered manner. Often implies that the speaker finds the complaining tedious or unnecessary.


SIMPLE

Stop bitching about the weather and just get your coat.

CONTEXTUAL

They spent the entire lunch break bitching about the new office rules instead of eating.

COMPLEX

While the staff spent hours bitching about the management's decision, no one actually stepped forward to suggest a viable alternative during the official meeting.

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The verb is intransitive and often takes the preposition 'about'.

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