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Meaning of whining in English:

whining

Pronunciation /ˈwʌɪnɪŋ/

noun

mass noun

  • 1The making of a long, high-pitched cry or sound.

    • ‘dogs may exhibit signs of anxiety, such as whining, chewing, and excessive barking’
    1. 1.1The action of complaining in a feeble or petulant way.
      • ‘the constant whining of his greedy, spoiled cousin’

adjective

  • 1Making or characterized by a long, high-pitched cry or sound.

    ‘a whining voice’
    • ‘a whining engine’
    1. 1.1Complaining in a feeble or petulant way.
      • ‘they sent a whining letter to the Minister of Justice’