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- Dictionarywhine/wʌɪn/
noun
- 1. a long, high-pitched complaining cry: "the dog gave a small whine" Similar
verb
- 1. give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound: "the dog whined and scratched at the back door" Similar
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WHINE definition: 1. to make a long, high, sad sound: 2. If you whine, especially as a child, you complain or…. Learn more.
to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry; to make a sound similar to such a cry; to complain with or as if with a whine… See the full definition
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.
When you whine, you complain in a pitiful, annoying way. Your younger sister will whine if your piece of cake is bigger than hers.
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.
to utter a peevish, high-pitched, somewhat nasal sound, as in complaint, distress, or fear. b. to make a prolonged, high-pitched sound like this. 2. to complain or beg in a childishly undignified way, as with a whine. verb transitive.
Definition of whine verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Whine definition: To produce a sustained, high-pitched, plaintive sound, as in pain, fear, or complaint.
WHINE definition: 1. to complain in an annoying way: 2. to make a long, high, sad sound: . Learn more.
Definition of whine noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
