Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
verb the act of complaining or making a high-pitched sound
A1 She is whining because she wants a cookie.
A2 The child kept whining about being tired during the car ride.
B1 Stop whining and start taking action to solve the problem.
B2 I can't stand it when people start whining instead of finding a solution.
C1 His constant whining about the project deadlines is getting on everyone's nerves.
C2 The employee's persistent whining about his workload led to a meeting with the manager.
adjective characterized by complaining or making a high-pitched sound
A1 The whining puppy wanted to go outside.
A2 She couldn't stand the whining sound coming from the next room.
B1 The whining child finally got what he wanted after throwing a tantrum.
B2 Her constant whining about her job was starting to annoy her coworkers.
C1 The whining customer demanded to speak to the manager.
C2 His whining attitude was not tolerated in the professional workplace.
formal The constant whining of the child was starting to wear on the teacher's patience.
informal Stop whining about your homework and just get it done.
slang She's always whining about something, it's so annoying.
figurative The wind whined through the trees, creating an eerie sound in the dark forest.
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