whine
🇺🇸
/waɪn/
🇬🇧
/waɪn/
verb
R
to complain in a high, annoying voice
Stop whining about your homework!
R
to make a high, unhappy sound
The dog whined because it wanted to go outside.
R
to make a high, continuous sound
The motor whined as it spun faster.
noun
R
a long, high sound that can be annoying
the whine of the mosquito
R
a sound a child or dog makes when hurt or wanting something
The child's whine made me feel sorry for him.
R
a complaining tone of voice
I hate it when she uses that whine in her voice.
translation
to complain in a high, annoying voice; to make a high, unhappy sound; to make a high, continuous sound
a long, high sound that can be annoying; a sound a child or dog makes when hurt or wanting something; a complaining tone of voice
Word Forms
3rd Present
whines
Progressive
whining
Past
whined
Plural
whines
Perfect
whined