Definition of whining in English:
whining
noun ˈwʌɪnɪŋˈ(h)waɪnɪŋ
mass noun1The making of a long, high-pitched cry or sound.
dogs may exhibit signs of anxiety, such as whining, chewing, and excessive barking
- 1.1 The action of complaining in a feeble or petulant way.
the constant whining of his greedy, spoiled cousin
adjectiveˈwʌɪnɪŋˈ(h)waɪnɪŋ
1Making or characterized by a long, high-pitched cry or sound.
- 1.1 Complaining in a feeble or petulant way.
they sent a whining letter to the Minister of Justice
Definition of whining in US English:
whining
nounˈ(h)wīniNGˈ(h)waɪnɪŋ
1The making of a long, high-pitched cry or sound.
dogs may exhibit signs of anxiety, such as whining, chewing, and excessive barking
- 1.1 The action of complaining in a feeble or petulant way.
the constant whining of his greedy, spoiled cousin
adjectiveˈ(h)wīniNGˈ(h)waɪnɪŋ
1Making or characterized by a long, high-pitched cry or sound.
- 1.1 Complaining in a feeble or petulant way.
he wrote a whining letter proclaiming that he was in an intolerable position