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Meaning of whine

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

whine

Pronunciation:/waɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

  2. A complaint or criticism

verb

Definitions

  1. To utter a high-pitched cry.

  2. To make a sound resembling such a cry.

    Example: The jet engines whined at take off.

  3. To complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine.

  4. To move with a whining sound.

    Example: The jet whined into the air.