1. to make a high-pitched complaining cry or sound
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘whine’
2. to complain in an annoying way
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘whine’

1. high-pitched complaining sounds or complaints
Usage: plural of ‘whine’

Examples

• The dog whines when left alone.
• She always whines about her homework.
• The baby whines when hungry.
• He whines constantly about the weather.
• The machine whines as it operates.
• I’m tired of listening to his whines about work.
• The puppy’s whines kept us awake all night.