first world problems

A form of first world problem — A complaint or frustration regarded as trivial that is experienced only by inhabitants in wealthy or developed nations.

Meanings

first world problems1

noun
  1. pluralplural of first world problem

First World problems2

noun
  1. pluralplural of First World problem
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