intransitive verb whined, whining whin′·ing

1. 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
2. to complain or beg in a childishly undignified way, as with a whine

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

transitive verb

noun

1. the act or sound of whining
2. a complaint uttered in a whining tone