whine

/wain/
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whine

The dog lets out a whine when it sees its leash.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A complaint uttered in a plaintive, whining way: A high-pitched, nasal, and often irritating sound of complaining or lamenting.
    • A long, high-pitched, often unpleasant sound: A continuous, high-pitched noise, such as that made by machinery or the wind.

  2. Verb:

    • To complain in a feeble, petulant, or self-pitying way: To express dissatisfaction or unhappiness with a high-pitched, drawn-out, and annoying tone of voice.
    • To make a long, high-pitched, often unpleasant sound: To produce a sustained, high-frequency noise.
    • To talk in a tearful, fretful manner: To speak with a voice that suggests crying or excessive self-pity.
    • To move with a whining sound: To pass by while producing such a high-pitched noise.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The constant whine of the engine was giving me a headache.
    • He ignored the child's whine for more candy.

  • Verb:

    • The child began to whine about having to go to bed.
    • The saw whined as it cut through the metal.
    • "It's not fair," she whined.
    • The wind whined through the narrow alley.
Advanced Usage

  • "to whine about (something)": to complain persistently and annoyingly about a particular thing.

    • He's always whining about his workload.

  • "to whine and moan": to complain and grumble excessively (often used as a pair for emphasis).

    • Stop whining and moaning and just get on with the job.
Variants and Related Words

  • Whiner (n): a person who whines or complains frequently.

    • Don't be such a whiner; we all have to do our part.

  • Whiny (adj): having a complaining or fretful character; tending to whine.

    • He was in a whiny mood all afternoon.
Synonyms
  • Complain: to express dissatisfaction or annoyance.
  • Moan: to make a long, low sound of pain or grief; to complain.
  • Grumble: to complain in a bad-tempered but muted way.
  • Whimper: to make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Whine" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. Its meaning is typically conveyed alone or with prepositions like "about.")

Related Idioms
  • "Whine like a baby": to complain in an excessively childish, petulant, or self-pitying manner.
    • He whined like a baby when he didn't get his way.
whine

The dog lets out a whine when it sees its leash.

Noun
  1. a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
Verb
  1. complain whiningly
  2. make a high-pitched, screeching noise
    • The door creaked when I opened it slowly
    • My car engine makes a whining noise
  3. talk in a tearful manner
  4. move with a whining sound
    • The bullets were whining past us

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