whining
/ˈwaɪ.nɪŋ/
verbnounwhin · ing
Think: “Why are you WHINING?” — it starts with WHI like WHY, then add -NING.
Yes, it's whining. The tricky part is the silent H: it’s WH + ine → whining (not wining).
Definitions
- verbcomplaining in an annoying, high-pitched, or persistent way; the present participle of whine
- nouna complaining or high-pitched sound; persistent complaining
Examples
- “The puppy kept whining at the door because it wanted to go outside.”
- “He stopped whining and started looking for a solution to the problem.”
- “The whining of the old fan made it hard to concentrate.”
Synonyms
complainingwhimperingmoaningsnivelinggriping
Antonyms
cheeringpraisingrejoicing
Translations
ES quejándosePT reclamandoFR se plaignant
Common misspellings
winingwhinningwhineingwhinnyingwhininggwhininingwhin-ing
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