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- Dictionarywhining/ˈwʌɪnɪŋ/
noun
- 1. the making of a long, high-pitched cry or sound: "dogs may exhibit signs of anxiety, such as whining, chewing, and excessive barking"
adjective
- 1. making or characterized by a long, high-pitched cry or sound: "a whining voice"
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Whining is a verb that means uttering a nasal, complaining cry, or a noun that means the act or habit of doing so. Learn more about the origin, usage and history of whining, and find synonyms and related words.
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- Whiny
Whining is the present participle of whine, which means to make a long, high, sad sound. Whining can also mean complaining or expressing unhappiness repeatedly, especially as a child.
Whine is a verb that means to utter a high-pitched cry or a sound resembling it, or to complain with or as if with a whine. Whine is also a noun that means a whining cry or sound, or a complaint.
1. To produce a sustained, high-pitched, plaintive sound, as in pain, fear, or complaint. 2. To complain or protest in a childish or annoying fashion: fans who are always whining about the poor officiating. 3. To produce a sustained noise of high pitch: jet engines whining. v.tr. To utter with a whine. n. 1.
Whine definition: to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc.. See examples of WHINE used in a sentence.
Whine is a verb meaning to make a long, high-pitched noise, or a noun meaning such a sound or a peevish complaint. Learn more about the word forms, pronunciation, origin and usage of whine with Collins English Dictionary.
Definition of whine verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
