1. the act of making high-pitched complaining sounds or persistent complaints

1. making a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
Usage: present participle of whine
2. complaining in an annoying or persistent way
Usage: present participle of whine

1. characterized by or producing a high-pitched complaining sound

Examples

• The dog was whining at the door to be let outside.
• Stop whining about the homework assignment.
• The child’s constant whining annoyed everyone in the restaurant.
• She heard a whining sound coming from the old machinery.
• His whining voice made it hard to take his complaints seriously.
• The puppy’s whining kept the family awake all night.
• I’m tired of your whining about every little problem.