whine - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

whine

to produce a high-pitched, unpleasant, screechy soundto produce a high-pitched, unpleasant, screechy sound

Examples

While we were cooking, the kettle was whining as it heated up.
The car engine began to whine as it struggled up the steep hill.
The teapot whined as steam escaped from the spout.

Synonyms

skreak squeak screech creak screak

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to whine

Third Person

whines

Present Participle

whining

Past Tense

whined

Past Participle

whined

1

to produce a high-pitched, unpleasant, screechy sound

While we were cooking, the kettle was whining as it heated up.
The car engine began to whine as it struggled up the steep hill.
The teapot whined as steam escaped from the spout.
The squeaky wheel on the bicycle began to whine as it turned.

Synonyms:

skreak squeak screech creak screak

2

to express one's discontent or dissatisfaction in an annoying manner

The child began to whine when he didn’t get his way at the store.
She tends to whine whenever she has to do chores around the house.
He whined for more ice cream, even after having two scoops.
The dog started to whine when it wanted to go outside.

Synonyms:

grizzle yawp yammer

3

to complain about something while making crying noises

She couldn’t help but whine about the long wait at the doctor’s office.
He would often whine about his homework instead of just getting it done.
Every time it rains, he whines about how his plans are ruined.
The teenager whined about not being allowed to go to the party.
She tried to ignore the sound of her friend whining about her job.

Synonyms:

4

to move or advance while making a high-pitched sound

The old cart whined as it was pushed across the rough ground.
The wind whined through the cracks in the windows during the storm.
The old car whined as it struggled up the steep hill.
The drone whined overhead, capturing stunning footage from the sky.
As the roller coaster descended, it whined through the twists and turns.