Definitions

1. verb

to make a high-pitched, unpleasant sound, typically in order to express pain, hunger, or discontent

“The baby began to whine when it didn’t get its bottle on time.”

2. noun

a high-pitched, unpleasant sound, typically made in order to express pain, hunger, or discontent

“The whine of the siren was deafening.”

3. verb

to complain or express discontent in a persistent, usually unpleasant manner

“She had been whining about the weather all day.”

4. noun

a complaint or expression of discontent

“Her whine about the service was ignored by the restaurant staff.”