Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whine
verb
/waɪn/
Definition
A high-pitched, complaining sound made by a person or animal.
Examples
- She tends to whine when she doesn’t get her way.
- The dog started to whine when it wanted to go outside.
- His constant whine about the workload annoyed his colleagues.
Meaning
To complain in a feeble or petulant way.
Synonyms
- complain
- grumble
- moan
- whimper
- groan
