whine (**와**인) — to make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /waɪn/
Korean meaning: 징징거리다, 끙끙거리다
Korean pronunciation: **와**인
Example Sentences
- My little brother always whines when he doesn't get ice cream.
- The dog's whine woke up the entire neighborhood at 3 AM.
- Don't whine about the weather - bring an umbrella next time!
whine
VERB//waɪn//
to make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
A child whines loudly at the dinner table while parent covers ears
Why nine babies whine with high-pitched cries all the time!
Don't whine about the wine, it's actually fine!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'hwīnan' meaning to make a whistling or whining sound, likely of imitative origin representing the high-pitched sound itself.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My little brother always whines when he doesn't get ice cream.”
“The dog's whine woke up the entire neighborhood at 3 AM.”
“Don't whine about the weather - bring an umbrella next time!”
“The mosquito's whine near my ear drove me crazy all night.”
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