WHINING Definition & Meaning

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whining

[ wahy-ning, hwahy- ]

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adjective

uttering a nasal, complaining cry, as from peevishness, discontent, uneasiness, etc.:
If there’s one sound that makes me want to tear my ears off, it’s the sound of a whining tomcat.
Our daughter has grown from a whining child on the first day of playgroup to one who asks to go even on Saturdays.
complaining in a petulant, self-pitying way:
Those whining people who blame everyone and think everyone is against them need to grow up.
making or being a drawn-out, high-pitched sound:
In courtship, the male of the white-eyed vireo displays to the female by fluffing its plumage, spreading its tail, and uttering a whining call.

noun

the act or habit of crying or complaining in a peevish way:
Can I give you a bit more work today if I have to, and not get any whining from you?
the act of making a drawn-out, high-pitched sound:
A few hours later the whining of a chainsaw began.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of whining¹

First recorded in 1400–50; whin(e) ( def ) + -ing ²( def ) for the adjective senses; whin(e) ( def ) + -ing ¹( def ) for the noun senses

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Chelsea’s constant whining and pining for Rick was getting old a few episodes ago.

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Instead, we get whining: "Oh, but the cost? Oh, shouldn't we focus on America first?"

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He then went on to tell him that he "has no cards" and he's "gambling with WWIII" whining that Zelenskyy wasn't being thankful enough and he didn't think that was "nice."

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“It’s like that mythical third space that everyone has been whining about.”

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They didn't even make video games less "woke," which is why they're still whining about it now.

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