moaning
nounUK /ˈməʊnɪŋ/
US /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
The sound someone makes when they are sad or hurt.
We heard a soft moaning coming from the other room.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of complaining in an annoying way.
All that moaning about the weather won't make it sunny.
3. A long, low sound like the wind makes.
The moaning of the wind kept us awake all night.
4. Making a long low sound because of pain.
His moaning told us the medicine was wearing off.