English dictionary
whine
nounPronunciation
/waɪn/
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
- A complaint or criticism
verb
- To utter a high-pitched cry.
- To make a sound resembling such a cry.
- To complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine.
- To move with a whining sound.
- To utter with the sound of a whine.
Example sentences
The jet engines whined at take off.
The jet whined into the air.
Kelly Queen was whining that the boss made him put on his tie.