"moochin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: moochins [plural], moochin [plural]
Etymology: Alteration of Welsh mochyn (“pig, greedy or immoral person”). Of disputed origin. Etymology templates: {{cln|en|undefined derivations}}, {{uder|en|cy|mochyn||pig, greedy or immoral person}} Welsh mochyn (“pig, greedy or immoral person”) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|moochin}} moochin (plural moochins or moochin)
  1. (Wales, colloquial) A difficult or disagreeable person, especially a child. Tags: Wales, colloquial Categories (topical): People Synonyms: mwchin

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