1. whine - Noun
2. whine - Verb
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 dictionaryThe 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