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to quetch

to quetch

9.9
To complain about small, unimportant things
  • verb
translation icon : quejarse
  • She always quetches when things don't go her way.

Examples

  • He tends to quetch about the weather whenever it rains.

  • The children began to quetch when their playtime was cut short.

  • Instead of finding solutions, she would rather quetch over minor inconveniences.

  • Don't quetch about the weather!

  • Whenever he feels tired, he starts to quetch about his long work hours.

  • Instead of helping with the project, she prefers to quetch about her workload.

  • The students began to quetch when the test was announced without prior notice.

Synonyms

to complain
vsto quetch
1.0

To say you are unhappy about something and want it changed

is more about general unhappiness without seeking change
to kick
vsto quetch
  • Informal
500 7.7

Complain about something you do not like

is a general complaint not especially informal
to sound off
vsto quetch
  • Informal
9 7.0

To say your opinion or complain loudly and openly

is used for ordinary complaining rather than loud expression
to kvetch
vsto quetch
  • Informal
4 9.9

To complain often about small things

is a general complaint without focus on trivial matters
to plain
vsto quetch
  • Archaic
3 7.9

To keep saying you are unhappy about something

is broader and can be neutral rather than whiny
to voice beef
vsto quetch
  • Slang
9.2

To complain about something in a casual way

is broader and not limited to informal speech

Antonyms

161 1.0

Words or actions that show admiration for someone

How Complaining

to rant
  • Informal
70 4.8
to gripe
  • Informal
38 5.6
to complain
1.0
to quetch
9.9
to grumble
41 3.7
to murmur
11 4.2

Surface Forms

quetch infinitive
quetched past
quetched past participle
quetching present participle
quetches third person singular

Etymology

Quetch comes from the Yiddish word kvetch, which originally meant 'to squeeze'. Imagine squeezing words out like juice when you grumble, and that is why quetch means to complain or grumble.