verb (used without object), whined, whin·ing. to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc.: The puppies were whining from hunger. to snivel or complain in a peevish, self-pitying way: He is always whining about his problems.
How do you spell whine as in whining?
Summary: Wine or Whine?
- Wine is a noun referring to an alcoholic drink made from grapes.
- Whine can be a verb or a noun. As a verb, it means “make an unpleasant high-pitched noise” or “complain.” And as a noun, a “whine” is a high-pitched noise, a cry of distress, or a complaint.
How do you spell whining like a baby?
Whiney and whiny are two ways to spell the same adjective, which means always complaining.
- Whiney is the wrong way to spell this word.
- Whiny is the right way.
- A separate word, whinny, refers to the sound a horse makes.
