Word
bitching
Phoneticsbitch·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɪtʃɪŋ/
UK/bˈɪtʃɪŋ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“Stop bitching about the weather and just get your coat.”
“They spent the entire lunch break bitching about the new office rules instead of eating.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
The verb is intransitive and often takes the preposition 'about'.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/bitching