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Definition whine in American English

whine noun

[countable] noun
/waɪn/
1

a complaint, especially one that you make in an annoying voice

Example

There were a few whines and whimpers about policy changes.

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2

a high sound made by a machine, insect, etc.

Example

the high-pitched whine of a vacuum cleaner

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3

the sounds that a dog makes to let you know what it wants

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Definition whine in American English