whine

Meanings

• Verb

  To complain or express dissatisfaction in a whining or whimpering tone.

  - "She wouldn't stop whining about her sore feet."
  - "The children whined for ice cream all the way to the store."

• Noun

  A high-pitched, continuous sound, as of a baby crying or a dog whining.

  - "The baby let out a long, mournful whine."
  - "The dog gave a soft whine as we left the house."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whine
dine , shine , wine

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Homophones

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1. Whine (English) : A type of alcoholic beverage made from grapes.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of whine that leads to same result
whine , whined , whiner , whiners , whines , whining , whinier , whiniest

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Forms

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whines, whined, whining

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Etymology

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Old English 'hwīnian' meaning 'to cry, to wail'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded whine was by a dog named Howler, who whined for 14 hours straight.

2. The word 'whine' is often used metaphorically to describe someone who complains excessively.

3. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to whine or complain publicly.

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Related Concepts

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1. Complaining: The act of expressing dissatisfaction or criticism.

2. Dissatisfaction: A feeling of being unhappy or unsatisfied with a situation or experience.

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Culture

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In literature, whining is often depicted as a sign of weakness or immaturity. In music, it can be used as a musical technique to evoke emotion and convey a sense of longing or sadness.

How to Memorize "whine"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the sound of a baby crying or a dog whining to remember the meaning of 'whine'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whine' with the sound of a baby crying or a dog whining.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Whine starts with W, as a whining baby or dog makes a W-sound' to remember the meaning of 'whine'.

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