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whining

The correct spelling is whining.

How to pronounce whining

noun

Say it like: Win-ing

The correct spelling is whining. A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound 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.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
  2. 2.A complaint or criticism

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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