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whine

 

[ waɪn ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

complaining

To complain in a feeble or petulant way.

Synonyms

complain, grumble, moan

Examples of usage

  • He spent the evening whining about his job.
  • She whined that she was tired and wanted to go home.
Context #2 | Noun

sound

A long, high-pitched complaining cry.

Synonyms

cry, sob, wail

Examples of usage

  • The dog let out a whine when it was left alone.
  • The child's whine could be heard from the next room.

Translations

Translations of the word "whine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 choramingar

🇮🇳 कराहना

🇩🇪 jammern

🇮🇩 mengeluh

🇺🇦 скиглити

🇵🇱 jęczeć

🇯🇵 泣き言を言う

🇫🇷 gémir

🇪🇸 quejarse

🇹🇷 sızlanmak

🇰🇷 징징거리다

🇸🇦 ينتحب

🇨🇿 kňučet

🇸🇰 kňučať

🇨🇳 抱怨

🇸🇮 cviliti

🇮🇸 væla

🇰🇿 ыңқылдау

🇬🇪 წუწუნი

🇦🇿 sızıldamaq

🇲🇽 quejarse

Etymology

The word 'whine' originated in Middle English, derived from the Old English 'hwīnan', meaning 'to make a whizzing sound'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey a sense of complaining or protest in a high-pitched tone. The verb 'whine' has been used in English since the 12th century, while the noun form dates back to the 14th century.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,703, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.