whine
UK: waɪn | US: waɪn
vi. to make a high-pitched, complaining sound (e.g., a dog or child)
vi. to complain in an annoying or childish way
n. a long, high-pitched complaining sound
n. a persistent, petty complaint
"Whine" originates from Old English hwīnan ("to whiz or hiss"), an onomatopoeic term mimicking shrill sounds. The modern sense of "complaint" evolved metaphorically from the sound’s association with childish or petulant noise. Germanic cognates (e.g., Old Norse hvīna) share this sound-imitative root.
The puppy began to whine when left alone.
Stop whining about the homework and just do it.
Her constant whine about the weather annoyed everyone.
The engine emitted a faint whine as it accelerated.
He let out a whine of frustration after losing the game.