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Definition whine in British 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.

Synonyms and related words
complaint protest grievance
2

a high sound made by a machine, insect etc

Example

the high-pitched whine of a vacuum cleaner

Synonyms and related words
beep bleep chirp
3

the sounds that a dog makes to express its feelings

Synonyms and related words
bark bellow bleat
Definition whine in British English