/ waɪn; NAmE / verb , noun
■ verb
1.
to complain in an annoying, crying voice :
[ v ]
Stop whining!
[ v speech ]
'I want to go home,' whined Toby.
[also v that ] ➡ note at complain
2.
[ v ] to make a long high unpleasant sound because you are in pain or unhappy :
The dog whined and scratched at the door.
3.
[ v ] ( of a machine ) to make a long high unpleasant sound
■ noun [ usually sing. ]
1.
a long high sound that is usually unpleasant or annoying :
the steady whine of the engine
2.
a long high cry that a child or dog makes when it is hurt or wants sth
3.
a high tone of voice that you use when you complain about sth
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English hwīnan whistle through the air , related to whinge . The noun dates from the mid 17th cent.