To complain in a high-pitched voice, often in an annoying or insistent way.
Example: "Stop whining and be quiet, it's not that bad."
"Whine" Examples
Usage Examples of the word "whine"
Verb
1. She began to whine when her mother refused to buy her an ice cream. 2. The engine started to whine when it was almost overheating. 3. He whined to his parents about the unfairness of the grades.
Noun
4. The loud whine of the police sirens was disturbing. 5. The manager listened attentively to the customer's whine about the defective product.