whine meaning and definition

WHINE noun

Definition of whine (noun)

1. a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
   • synonyms: whimper

WHINE verb

Definition of whine (verb)

1. move with a whining sound
   • "The bullets were whining past us"
2. talk in a tearful manner
   • synonyms: snivel
3. make a high-pitched, screeching noise
   • "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"; "My car engine makes a whining noise"
   • synonyms: creak, screak, screech, skreak, squeak
4. complain whiningly
   • synonyms: grizzle, yammer, yawp