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whine

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

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

A whine is a high-pitched sound. (noun)

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

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See whine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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