ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt ˌænɪmədˈvɝt kəmˈpleɪn kvɛt͡ʃ ə(ʊ)ˈpaɪn oʊˈpaɪn express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness My mother complains all day She has a lot to kick about express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation John spoke up at the meeting start playing The musicians struck up a tune