whine
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3.0
- noun
- /waɪn/
- Informal
:
lloriqueo
- The child's whine for more candy drew the attention of all the parents in the room.
- whine-fuss
They're so attuned to this constant whining and blaming somebody else.
- They're so attuned to this constant whining and blaming somebody else.
- What's the difference between a legitimate gripe and and and whining?
- We're going to whine so much, you're going to get sick of all the whining.
- Any whining drives me nuts and it is because I thought about this a lot.
- Next up, we have must continuing his whining campaign campaign on CNBC.
- But in in his of whining whilst he's getting arrested, he's he's not saying anything that you can sort of tangibly hear.
Examples
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Emile thought he detected a whine, and his opinion of the group plummeted.
Fiction book (1991) -
From a distance, Petey heard the whine of a police siren.
Fiction book (1991) -
The old dog came over and sat near them, and gave a sad whine when it yawned.
Fiction book (1993) -
From the machine shop came the whine of machinery; from the depot, a voice called something unintelligible.
Fiction book (1993) -
"You talk too much?" Abby lets her voice rise up in a whine, a prelude to crying.
Fiction book (1992) -
Then his tone changed to a patronizing whine, as if reprimanding naughty children.
Fiction book (1991) -
The tractor motors ramped to a low whine as we climbed a bump in the flat expanse.
Fiction book (1993) -
Inside the Mole, Benny is disturbed by a curious high-pitched whine that cuts through the roaring and grinding.
Fiction book (1990) -
Her constant whine about the cafeteria food was annoying to everyone around her.
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After the game, his whine about the referee's decisions became a running joke among his friends.
Synonyms
68
3.7
A low, soft cry showing pain or sadness
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3.2
A quiet complaint that shows someone is unhappy
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5.9
A quiet complaint said softly by people who disagree
1
9.9
A loud cry that shows pain or sorrow
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4.8
A kind of complaining that sounds annoying and childish in a high voice
A low sound people make when they feel annoyed or disappointed
A small spoken complaint said quietly
Antonyms
How Complaining
Surface Forms
Etymology
Whine as a noun comes from the same old sound-word, so a whine is literally the long, high sound or the act of complaining. That's why a person's 'whine' or a machine's 'whine' both feel like the same sharp, annoying noise.