whine (Meaning)
whine (n)
a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
whine (v)
move with a whining sound
talk in a tearful manner
make a high-pitched, screeching noise
complain whiningly
whine (v. i.)
To utter a plaintive cry, as some animals; to moan with a childish noise; to complain, or to tell of sorrow, distress, or the like, in a plaintive, nasal tone; hence, to complain or to beg in a mean, unmanly way; to moan basely.
whine (v. t.)
To utter or express plaintively, or in a mean, unmanly way; as, to whine out an excuse.
whine (n.)
A plaintive tone; the nasal, childish tone of mean complaint; mean or affected complaint.
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whine Sentence Examples
- The baby's incessant whine pierced through the silence, demanding attention.
- The dog's plaintive whine begged for a treat or a walk.
- The politician's voice rose to a shrill whine as he accused his opponent of corruption.
- The old woman's soft whine echoed through the empty hallway.
- The teenager's whine of boredom grated on his parents' nerves.
- The car's engine let out a pathetic whine as it struggled up the hill.
- The wind howled outside, sending a spine-tingling whine through the trees.
- The brakes on the old truck squealed with a high-pitched whine.
- The singer's voice began to whine as she reached the end of the song.
- The sound of a whining mosquito filled the room, driving everyone crazy.
FAQs About the word whine
a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way, move with a whining sound, talk in a tearful manner, make a high-pitched, screeching noise, complain whininglyTo
grumble, bitch, complaint, fuss,moan, whimper, lament, grievance, carp, grouch
compliment, applause, commendation, compliment, praise, commendation,praise, applause, acclaim, plaudit
The baby's incessant whine pierced through the silence, demanding attention.
The dog's plaintive whine begged for a treat or a walk.
The politician's voice rose to a shrill whine as he accused his opponent of corruption.
The old woman's soft whine echoed through the empty hallway.
