whine

[hwaɪn]

whine Definition

• 1. to make a long, high-pitched complaining sound
• 2. to complain in an annoying way

Using whine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The dog whined at the door.

• Example

  Stop whining and get to work.

• Example

  She whined about the food being too spicy.

• Example

  He always whines when he doesn't get his way.

whine Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whine

• complain
• grumble
• whinge
• moan

Antonyms for whine

• praise
• compliment

Phrases with whine

• wine and dine

  to entertain someone with good food and drink

  Example

  The company wined and dined their clients at a fancy restaurant.

• whine down

  to relax and unwind after a busy day

  Example

  I like to whine down with a good book before going to bed.

• whine and cheese

  a play on words of 'wine and cheese', used to describe someone who complains excessively

  Example

  I don't want to hear any more of his whine and cheese about the project.

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Summary: whine in Brief

To 'whine' [hwaɪn] is to make a high-pitched, complaining sound or to complain in an annoying way. It can be used to describe a person or animal's behavior, as in 'The dog whined at the door,' or to describe a person's attitude, as in 'Stop whining and get to work.' Other phrases include 'wine and dine,' meaning to entertain with good food and drink, and 'whine down,' meaning to relax and unwind.