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whined

The correct spelling is whined.

How to pronounce whined

verb

IPA: /waɪnd/

Say it like: Win-ed

The correct spelling is whined. To utter a high-pitched cry. For example: "The jet engines whined at take off."

Usage Examples

The jet engines whined at take off.

The jet whined into the air.

Kelly Queen was whining that the boss made him put on his tie.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To utter a high-pitched cry.
  2. 2.To make a sound resembling such a cry.
  3. 3.To complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine.
  4. 4.To move with a whining sound.
  5. 5.To utter with the sound of a whine.

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