Whine
verb
To make a low, continuous, unhappy sound.
The dog whined because it was hungry.
Often appears as...
- whine about something
- whine like a puppy
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent way.
He’s always whining about the people he works with.
Often appears as...
- whine about work
- whine over small things
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A continuous, high-pitched sound.
The whine of the engine was very loud.
Often appears as...
- engine's whine
- whine of the machine
noun
An act of complaining, especially in an annoying or persistent way.
I don't want to hear a whine about how tired you are.
Often appears as...
- tiresome whine
- constant whine
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To make a low, continuous, unhappy sound.
The dog whined because it was hungry.
Often appears as...
- whine about something
- whine like a puppy
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent way.
He’s always whining about the people he works with.
Often appears as...
- whine about work
- whine over small things
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A continuous, high-pitched sound.
The whine of the engine was very loud.
Often appears as...
- engine's whine
- whine of the machine
noun
An act of complaining, especially in an annoying or persistent way.
I don't want to hear a whine about how tired you are.
Often appears as...
- tiresome whine
- constant whine
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Expressing Discomfort
Used to describe sounds made by animals or humans when in discomfort or pain.
The child whined after scraping his knee.
Pro Tip 2/2Subtle Hint
'Whine' suggests a softer or less intense sound than a 'scream' or 'yell'.
She whined softly in her sleep.
Pro Tip 1/2Expressing Discomfort
Used to describe sounds made by animals or humans when in discomfort or pain.
The child whined after scraping his knee.
Pro Tip 2/2Subtle Hint
'Whine' suggests a softer or less intense sound than a 'scream' or 'yell'.
She whined softly in her sleep.
Pro Tip 1/2Expressing Discomfort
Used to describe sounds made by animals or humans when in discomfort or pain.
The child whined after scraping his knee.
Pro Tip 2/2Subtle Hint
'Whine' suggests a softer or less intense sound than a 'scream' or 'yell'.
She whined softly in her sleep.
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The danger of science...
hundred five hundred thousand kids in the developing world every year pretty good right well it's good except that Paul goes around talking about vaccines and says how valuable they are and the people ought to just stop the whining and he actually says it that way so Paul's a terrorist when Paul speaks
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Why the Price of Insulin...
Everyone outside seemed to be going on with their everyday lives, while my life seemed to be on pause as I tried to understand my new reality. I was hungry and upset and tired, and I made that well known by sprawling out in that back seat and whining just a little bit.
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The danger of science...
in the developing world every year. Pretty good, right? Well, it's good, except that Paul goes around talking about vaccines and says how valuable they are and that people ought to just stop the whining. And he actually says it that way. So, Paul's a terrorist.
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Grand Canyon Adventure:...
- There are a lot of amusement parks in this country. And one thing we have learned after sweating, bleeding, crying, whining, and crawling through the Grand Canyon is there's only one place that looks like the seventh natural wonder of the world.
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Meet the Lizard Man PIPE...
will be turned from pink to green the first thing I'm gonna do I'm gonna take a dose of rain my rig whine Eric's still hoping to have almost 300 more hours of work done on his body before his transformation is complete choosing to live life as a
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We're building a...
Now, to understand that, let's think of a physical world example. You know how, at the checkout counters at supermarkets, near the cashier, there's candy and gum at the eye level of kids? That's designed to make them whine at their parents
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Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
dominance and Submission in a complex language of different forms of communication vocalizations such as growls barks yips and whines are equally as important as the non verbal body language of baring teeth and warning of
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Behind the Reenactment PIPE...
had worse where'd you go I don't whine I'm drunk worse seriously this is pretty clean and it's warm really warm lovely was like a bath or when I'm in hospital with bilharzia later you can remind me I said that
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What's so sexy about...
the top three answers might love, wine and whining. Maybe. But let me suggest a fourth mathematics. Did you know that Paris has more mathematicians than any other city in the world?
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The science of hearing -...
You hear the gentle lap of waves, the distant cawing of a seagull. But then an annoying whine interrupts the peace,
Video examples
The danger of science...
hundred five hundred thousand kids in the developing world every year pretty good right well it's good except that Paul goes around talking about vaccines and says how valuable they are and the people ought to just stop the whining and he actually says it that way so Paul's a terrorist when Paul speaks
Video examples
Why the Price of Insulin...
Everyone outside seemed to be going on with their everyday lives, while my life seemed to be on pause as I tried to understand my new reality. I was hungry and upset and tired, and I made that well known by sprawling out in that back seat and whining just a little bit.
Video examples
The danger of science...
in the developing world every year. Pretty good, right? Well, it's good, except that Paul goes around talking about vaccines and says how valuable they are and that people ought to just stop the whining. And he actually says it that way. So, Paul's a terrorist.
Video examples
Grand Canyon Adventure:...
- There are a lot of amusement parks in this country. And one thing we have learned after sweating, bleeding, crying, whining, and crawling through the Grand Canyon is there's only one place that looks like the seventh natural wonder of the world.
Video examples
Meet the Lizard Man PIPE...
will be turned from pink to green the first thing I'm gonna do I'm gonna take a dose of rain my rig whine Eric's still hoping to have almost 300 more hours of work done on his body before his transformation is complete choosing to live life as a
Video examples
We're building a...
Now, to understand that, let's think of a physical world example. You know how, at the checkout counters at supermarkets, near the cashier, there's candy and gum at the eye level of kids? That's designed to make them whine at their parents
Video examples
Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
dominance and Submission in a complex language of different forms of communication vocalizations such as growls barks yips and whines are equally as important as the non verbal body language of baring teeth and warning of
Video examples
Behind the Reenactment PIPE...
had worse where'd you go I don't whine I'm drunk worse seriously this is pretty clean and it's warm really warm lovely was like a bath or when I'm in hospital with bilharzia later you can remind me I said that
Video examples
What's so sexy about...
the top three answers might love, wine and whining. Maybe. But let me suggest a fourth mathematics. Did you know that Paris has more mathematicians than any other city in the world?
Video examples
The science of hearing -...
You hear the gentle lap of waves, the distant cawing of a seagull. But then an annoying whine interrupts the peace,
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Bernie Siegel
American Writer
When my body gets to the point where I can no longer function or feel gratitude, then I'll leave it and become grateful again. But until then, I will appreciate what I have and not whine about what I don't have. I will feel blessed by life and the opportunity to help others see that they are blessed, too.
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Robert Parish
American Athlete
I want to make it clear, I'm not whining, and the Celtics owe me nothing. But having said that, you would think at least I would have a conversation about a coaching job, since that's what I want to do.
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Dan Byrd
American Actor
It's hard for me to listen to any actors whine or moan about anything acting-related because look at the world. We really have nothing to complain about. Just to be working is a blessing.
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Judd Rose
American Journalist
While many people think that we as reporters are whining and that this is a time of war, we are really the conveyors of truth in a very critical time and people need to know that truth.
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Joan Collins
American Actress
Of course it's true: the public want to see young people - young people are the people who go to the cinema. It's a sad fact of life, but you've got to accept it and not whine about it.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
Don't let the incidents which take place in life bring you low. And certainly don't whine. You can be brought low, that's OK, but don't be reduced by them. Just say, 'That's life.
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Harvey Mackay
American Businessman
Life isn't fair. It's true, and you still have to deal with it. Whining about it rarely levels the playing field, but learning to rise above it is the ultimate reward.
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Rachael Ray
American Businesswoman
When men I have dated over the years whined about, 'Oh, you make no time for me' - see ya! I just dumped them. I don't need that pressure in my life.
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Dennis Prager
American Journalist
Want to raise children who will be happy adults? Teach them not to whine.
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Marya Hornbacher
American Author
You can only whine for so long. Then you need to get your life back.
Quote examples
Bernie Siegel
American Writer
When my body gets to the point where I can no longer function or feel gratitude, then I'll leave it and become grateful again. But until then, I will appreciate what I have and not whine about what I don't have. I will feel blessed by life and the opportunity to help others see that they are blessed, too.
Quote examples
Robert Parish
American Athlete
I want to make it clear, I'm not whining, and the Celtics owe me nothing. But having said that, you would think at least I would have a conversation about a coaching job, since that's what I want to do.
Quote examples
Dan Byrd
American Actor
It's hard for me to listen to any actors whine or moan about anything acting-related because look at the world. We really have nothing to complain about. Just to be working is a blessing.
Quote examples
Judd Rose
American Journalist
While many people think that we as reporters are whining and that this is a time of war, we are really the conveyors of truth in a very critical time and people need to know that truth.
Quote examples
Joan Collins
American Actress
Of course it's true: the public want to see young people - young people are the people who go to the cinema. It's a sad fact of life, but you've got to accept it and not whine about it.
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
Don't let the incidents which take place in life bring you low. And certainly don't whine. You can be brought low, that's OK, but don't be reduced by them. Just say, 'That's life.
Quote examples
Harvey Mackay
American Businessman
Life isn't fair. It's true, and you still have to deal with it. Whining about it rarely levels the playing field, but learning to rise above it is the ultimate reward.
Quote examples
Rachael Ray
American Businesswoman
When men I have dated over the years whined about, 'Oh, you make no time for me' - see ya! I just dumped them. I don't need that pressure in my life.
Quote examples
Dennis Prager
American Journalist
Want to raise children who will be happy adults? Teach them not to whine.
Quote examples
Marya Hornbacher
American Author
You can only whine for so long. Then you need to get your life back.
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