whining
nounUK /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
US /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
The sound of someone complaining in a high, sad voice.
The whining from the back seat made the car trip feel very long.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A long, high, sad sound, like a dog makes when it wants something.
We heard the whining of the puppy at the door.
3. The act of saying something is not fair over and over again.
His constant whining about the rules annoyed everyone.
4. A high buzzing or humming noise made by a machine.
The whining of the old fan kept me awake.