whine

intransitive verb

To produce a sustained, high-pitched, plaintive sound, as in pain, fear, or complaint.

intransitive verb

To complain or protest in a childish or annoying fashion.

intransitive verb

To produce a sustained noise of high pitch.

intransitive verb

To utter with a whine.

noun

The act of whining.

noun

A whining sound.

noun

A complaint uttered in a sustained, high-pitched tone.

To utter a plaintive protracted sound expressive of distress or complaint; moan as a dog, or in a childish fashion.

To complain in a puerile, feeble, or undignified way; bemoan one’s self weakly.

To utter in a plaintive, querulous, drawling manner: usually with out.