whine

Universal Words verb, noun verb 1 to complain in an annoying, crying voice: [V] Stop whining! * [Vspeech] 'I want to go home,' whined Toby. [also Vthat] 2 [V] to make a long high unpleasant sound because you are in pain or unhappy: The dog whined and scratched at the door. 3 [V] (of a machine) to make a long high unpleasant sound noun [usuallysing.] 1 a long high sound that is usually unpleasant or annoying: the steady whine of the engine 2 a long high cry that a child or dog makes when it is hurt or wants sth 3 a high tone of voice that you use when you complain about sth: Her voice took on a nasal whine of complaint. \