<p><strong>verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object)<ul><li>whined</li><li>whin·ing</li><li>to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc.: The puppies were whining from hunger.</li><li>Synonyms: moan, whimper</li><li>to snivel or complain in a peevish, self-pitying way: He is always whining about his problems.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>noun</strong></p><ul><li>a whining utterance, sound, or tone.</li><li>a feeble, peevish complaint.</li></ul>