a long, high-pitched complaining cry:the dog gave a small whine
a long, high-pitched unpleasant sound:the whine of the engine
a complaining tone of voice:there was a hint of a whine in Anna’s voice
a feeble or petulant complaint:a constant whine about the quality of public services
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give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound:the dog whined and scratched at the back door (as adjective whining)a whining voice
[reporting verb] complain in a feeble or petulant way: [no object]:she began to whine about how hard she had been forced to work [with direct speech]:‘My legs ache,’ he whined