moany en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈməʊni/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English moan Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English moany From moan + -y.
Meanings
- (informal) Tending to complain.
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Resembling or characteristic of a moan.
a moany sound in the bushes
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| moaniest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| moanier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |