whine

To whine is to complain or make a high-pitched sound.

(verb)

An example of to whine is to get upset when you can’t find a good parking space.
An example of to whine is to make a sound of complaint using your nose.

The definition of a whine is a high-pitched sound.

(noun)

An example of a whine is the sound a balloon makes as it deflates.

See whine in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb whined, whining

1. to utter a peevish, high-pitched, somewhat nasal sound, as in complaint, distress, or fear
2. to make a prolonged, high-pitched sound like this
to complain or beg in a childishly undignified way, as with a whine

Origin: ME whinen < OE hwinan, akin to ON hvina < IE base *wei-, to whiz, hiss > whistle, whisper

transitive verb

to utter with or as with a whine

noun

Related Forms:

See whine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb whined whined, whin·ing, whines

verb, intransitive

To utter a plaintive, high-pitched, protracted sound, as in pain, fear, supplication, or complaint.
To complain or protest in a childish fashion.
To produce a sustained noise of relatively high pitch: jet engines whining.

verb, transitive

To utter with a whine.

noun