whining
noun
[ ˈwʌɪnɪŋ ]
• the making of a long, high-pitched cry or sound.
• "dogs may exhibit signs of anxiety, such as whining, chewing, and excessive barking"
whining
adjective
• making or characterized by a long, high-pitched cry or sound.
• "a whining voice"
whine
verb
• give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
• "the dog whined and scratched at the back door"
Origin:
Old English hwīnan ‘whistle through the air’, related to whinge. The noun dates from the mid 17th century.
