whining
|whin/ing|
B2
/ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
(whine)
high-pitched complaint
Etymology
Etymology Information
'whine' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hwīnan,' where 'hwīn-' meant 'to make a whistling sound.'
Historical Evolution
'hwīnan' transformed into the Middle English word 'whinen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'whine.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a whistling sound,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to complain in a high-pitched voice.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of making a high-pitched, complaining sound.
The constant whining was getting on her nerves.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35