whining

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of complaining repeatedly and unnecessarily.

  - "His constant whining about the long lines was annoying."
  - "She couldn't stand her sister's whining about her chores."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whining
dining , wining , whininge , beaming

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Variants

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

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'hwinan' meaning 'to complain' or 'to whine'.

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Trivia

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1. Whining is not only a human behavior, but some animals, such as monkeys, are known to whine as well.

2. Whining can lead to stress and anxiety for both the person whining and those around them.

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Related Concepts

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1. Complaining: The expression of dissatisfaction or frustration through words.

2. Whiney: A person who complains excessively or unnecessarily.

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Culture

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Whining is often associated with children and can be seen as a sign of immaturity or dissatisfaction. In literature, whining is used to portray characters who are unhappy and ungrateful.

How to Memorize "whining"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person repeatedly complaining about small things.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whining' with the sound of a crying baby or a complaining person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember WHINE as an acronym for 'What's Happening, I Need Energy?' to help remember the definition.

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