whine

verb
UK: /waɪn/
US: /waɪn/

  1. To complain in a sad, annoying way.

    1. Don't whine to me, I can't help you now, so be a man.
    2. Kids often whine when they're tired or hungry, that's why you should feed them earlier.

  2. To make a long, high-pitched cry or sound.

    1. The dog started to whine because it wanted to go out.
    2. I could hear the engine whine as the car struggled up the steep hill, so I decided to help him.

Synonyms

cry gripe whimper moan complain
whine noun

  1. A long, high-pitched cry or sound.

    1. I heard a whine and knew something was wrong.
    2. The constant whine of the mosquito kept me awake all night long, so I sprayed some repellent.

  2. A complaint uttered in a childish or annoying way.

    1. He is always with some kind of whine, it is annoying.
    2. I'm tired of hearing the constant whine about how unfair everything is to you, I will leave!

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whine" in English means: To complain in a sad, annoying way., To make a long, high-pitched cry or sound..

The phonetic transcription of "whine" is /waɪn/ in British English and /waɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whine": cry, gripe, whimper, moan, complain.

Example usage of "whine": "Don't whine to me, I can't help you now, so be a man.". More examples on the page.