■ noun
1》 a long, high-pitched complaining cry.
↘a long, high-pitched unpleasant sound.
2》 a feeble or petulant complaint.
■ verb
1》 give or make a ~.
2》 complain in a feeble or petulant way.
Derivatives
~r noun
whining noun
whiningly adverb
whiny (also ~y ) adjective
Origin
OE hwīnan 'whistle through the air', related to whinge .