Real Dictionary

whine
verb: If something or someone whines, they make a long, high-pitched noise, especially one which sounds sad or unpleasant.

whine in American English
the act or sound of whining
to utter a peevish, high-pitched, somewhat nasal sound, as in complaint, distress, or fear
to utter with or as with a whine
intransitive verb: to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc
noun: a whining utterance, sound, or tone
transitive verb: to utter with or as if with a whine

whine in British English
noun: a long high-pitched plaintive cry or moan
verb: to make a whine or utter in a whine