Pronunciation: /kvɛtʃ/

Definitions of kvetch

noun a person who constantly complains or criticizes

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother is always a kvetch when it comes to the weather.

A2 The kvetch at the restaurant complained about everything from the food to the service.

B1 Despite being a kvetch, she always means well and cares about others.

B2 The kvetch in the office constantly finds something to complain about, but still gets the job done.

C1 Her reputation as a kvetch precedes her, but she is respected for her honesty and integrity.

C2 The famous chef is known to be a kvetch in the kitchen, but his perfectionism leads to exceptional dishes.

verb to complain habitually or constantly

Example Sentences

A1 She kvetches about the weather every day.

A2 He kvetches about his noisy neighbors constantly.

B1 The customer kvetched to the manager about the poor service.

B2 Despite his success, he still finds things to kvetch about.

C1 She is known for kvetching about even the smallest inconveniences.

C2 His tendency to kvetch about everything can be quite exhausting for those around him.

Examples of kvetch in a Sentence

formal The customer continued to kvetch about the service they received at the restaurant.

informal My grandma always kvetches about the weather being too hot.

slang Stop kvetching about your job and do something about it.

figurative She tends to kvetch about everything, but deep down she's a very positive person.

Grammatical Forms of kvetch

past tense

kvetched

plural

kvetches

comparative

more kvetchy

superlative

most kvetchy

present tense

kvetch

future tense

will kvetch

perfect tense

have kvetched

continuous tense

is kvetching

singular

kvetch

positive degree

kvetchy

infinitive

to kvetch

gerund

kvetching

participle

kvetched

Origin and Evolution of kvetch

First Known Use: 1918 year
Language of Origin: Yiddish
Story behind the word: The word 'kvetch' originated from Yiddish, which is a High German language with Hebrew and Slavic influences, spoken by Ashkenazi Jews.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in Yiddish to mean 'to squeeze' or 'to press', 'kvetch' evolved in English to mean 'to complain' or 'to nag'. The word has retained its negative connotation, but has become more widely used in colloquial English.