Whine Definition & Meaning
whine
- noun
- a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
- verb
- move with a whining sound; "The bullets were whining past us"
- talk in a tearful manner
- make a high-pitched, screeching noise; "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"; "My car engine makes a whining noise"
- complain whiningly
"Whine" in song lyrics
See how whine is used in real songs:
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"Exhibit fracture lines that converge towards where the hackers whine"
Aesop Rock — Dryspell -
"walls leaking blood like whine"
Big Quarters — Song for Brown Babies -
"Get a bag of chips and a dollar whine"
Bloods & Crips — Steady Dippin'
Words that rhyme with whine
Usage tips for "whine"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "whine" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for whine to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does whine mean?
- a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way move with a whining sound; "The bullets were whining past us" talk in a tearful manner make a high-pitched, screeching noise; "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"; "My car engine makes a whining noise" complain whiningly
- What part of speech is whine?
- Whine is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does whine have?
- Whine has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).