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whine

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1. whine - Noun

2. whine - Verb

Meaning

To utter a plaintive cry, as some animals; to moan with a childish noise; to complain, or to tell of sorrow, distress, or the like, in a plaintive, nasal tone; hence, to complain or to beg in a mean, unmanly way; to moan basely.

To utter or express plaintively, or in a mean, unmanly way; as, to whine out an excuse.

A plaintive tone; the nasal, childish tone of mean complaint; mean or affected complaint.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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The door creaked when I opened it slowly Source: Internet

My car engine makes a whining noise Source: Internet

The bullets were whining past us Source: Internet

Abraham Lincoln’s speaking voice was a high-pitched, nasally whine. Source: Internet

Also, I am a weak fool who cannot think for himself, and I whine like a mule. Source: Internet

I have heard students whine about trash in the halls or on tables in District House, saying the custodial staff is not doing their jobs. Source: Internet

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