adjective
- complaining in an annoying way; having a high-pitched, unpleasant tone
Usage: informal; often describes voice or behavior
Examples
- The child became whiney when he didn’t get his way.
- Her whiney voice made everyone uncomfortable.
- Stop being so whiney about the weather.
- The dog made whiney sounds at the door.
- His whiney complaints annoyed his coworkers.
- She spoke in a whiney tone when asking for help.