whine
1 of 2verb/hwaɪn/
Forms:whines,whining,whined,whined
1
to produce a high-pitched, unpleasant, screechy sound
- While we were cooking, the kettle was whining as it heated up.
- The car engine began to whine as it struggled up the steep hill.
- The teapot whined as steam escaped from the spout.
- The squeaky wheel on the bicycle began to whine as it turned.
2
to express one's discontent or dissatisfaction in an annoying manner
- The child began to whine when he didn’t get his way at the store.
- She tends to whine whenever she has to do chores around the house.
- He whined for more ice cream, even after having two scoops.
- The dog started to whine when it wanted to go outside.
3
to complain about something while making crying noises
- She couldn’t help but whine about the long wait at the doctor’s office.
- He would often whine about his homework instead of just getting it done.
- Every time it rains, he whines about how his plans are ruined.
- The teenager whined about not being allowed to go to the party.
- She tried to ignore the sound of her friend whining about her job.
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4
to move or advance while making a high-pitched sound
- The old cart whined as it was pushed across the rough ground.
- The wind whined through the cracks in the windows during the storm.
- The old car whined as it struggled up the steep hill.
- The drone whined overhead, capturing stunning footage from the sky.
- As the roller coaster descended, it whined through the twists and turns.