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to whine
01
to express one's discontent or dissatisfaction in an annoying manner
Intransitive
Example
He whined for more ice cream, even after having two scoops.
The child began to whine when he did n’t get his way at the store.
She tends to whine whenever she has to do chores around the house.
02
to produce a high-pitched, unpleasant, screechy sound
Intransitive
Example
The teapot whined as steam escaped from the spout.
The squeaky wheel on the bicycle began to whine as it turned.
The car engine began to whine as it struggled up the steep hill.
03
to complain about something while making crying noises
Intransitive: to whine about sth
Example
The teenager whined about not being allowed to go to the party.
She could n’t help but whine about the long wait at the doctor ’s office.
She tried to ignore the sound of her friend whining about her job.
04
to move or advance while making a high-pitched sound
Intransitive
Example
The drone whined overhead, capturing stunning footage from the sky.
As the roller coaster descended, it whined through the twists and turns.
The wind whined through the cracks in the windows during the storm.
Whine
01
a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
Example
He whined for more ice cream, even after having two scoops.
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.
The dog started to whine when it wanted to go outside.
