Whine
Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪn/
Whine (verb)
- to complain in an annoying or high-pitched voice about something unimportant.
- to make a long, high-pitched sound like a cry or a complaint.
Examples
- Children often whine when they don't get their way.
- He tends to whine about minor inconveniences.
Common collocations: whine about, constantly whine, whine loudly, whine persistently, constant whine
Whine (noun)
- an annoying or high-pitched complaint about something unimportant.
- a long, high-pitched noise like a cry or complaint.
Examples
- Her constant whine was hard to ignore.
- The whine of the students filled the classroom.