whining Meaning & Definition
What Does Whining Mean?
Whining is an adjective that means This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of whine. As a noun, it means gerund of whine.
Quick Facts About Whining
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | fretful, noisy and querulous |
| Plural | whinings |
| Comparative / superlative | more whining, most whining |
Whining Definition (Adjective)
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Whining as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of whine
Whining as a Noun
- gerund of whine
Stop your whining!
Noun
- A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
- A complaint or criticism
Verb
- To utter a high-pitched cry.
- To make a sound resembling such a cry.
The jet engines whined at take off.
- To complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine.
- To move with a whining sound.
The jet whined into the air.
- To utter with the sound of a whine.
Kelly Queen was whining that the boss made him put on his tie.
Synonyms of Whining
Whining synonyms and antonyms →Whining in a Sentence
Stop your whining!
the whinings of a lonesome dog
The jet engines whined at take off.
The jet whined into the air.
Kelly Queen was whining that the boss made him put on his tie.
Word Forms & Grammar
whining (comparative more whining, superlative most whining)
whining
whining (plural whinings)
Words That Rhyme With Whining
Questions People Ask About Whining
Is whining an adjective or a verb?
Whining is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for whining?
You can replace whining with words such as fretful, noisy and querulous. See the full list of whining synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of whining?
The plural of whining is whinings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of whining?
The comparative form is more whining and the superlative form is most whining.