moaning Minnieとは 意味・読み方・使い方

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moaning Minnie (複数形 moaning Minnies)

1. (slang) A person who moans; a peevish complainer.
   • 1985, Margaret Thatcher, remarks to Tyne Tees TV (11 September 1985) [2]

     Don't you think that's the way to persuade more companies to come to this region and get more jobs—because I want them—for the people who are unemployed? Not always standing there as moaning minnies. Now stop it!

2. (slang, historical) An air raid siren. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
3. (slang, historical) A noisy rocket artillery piece (after 1944, the German Nebelwerfer).

   Synonym: screaming meemie