1. The act of complaining in a childish or annoying way.

   1. I am tired of his constant whining about everything.
   2. The endless whining from the children on the long car ride was unbearable.

1. To complain or express disappointment or unhappiness repeatedly in a way that is annoying.

   1. He is always whining about being hungry.
   2. She spent the entire afternoon whining about her difficult homework assignment.

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

   1. The dog started whining at the door to be let out.
   2. I could hear the engine whining as the car struggled up the steep hill.

1. Describing someone who complains frequently in a peevish or irritating way.

   1. He is a whining child who always wants attention.
   2. Nobody likes to be around a whining person who always focuses on the negative aspects of life.