What is the meaning of whine?

noun

  • A complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way.

verb

  • Move with a whining sound.
    • usage: "The bullets were whining past us"
  • Talk in a tearful manner.
  • Make a high-pitched, screeching noise.
    • usage: "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"; "My car engine makes a whining noise"
  • Complain whiningly.
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