Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
whine
English answer:
increased whining sound/complaint
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Kim Metzger
Mar 18, 2002 15:35
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English term
Miguel
whine
Non-PRO
English
Bus/Financial
whine rise up
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| 4 +3 | increased whining sound/complaint |
Kim Metzger
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| 5 +1 | to complain (usually in an irritating or childish manner) |
msebold
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Tatiana Neroni (X)
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Kim Metzger
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increased whining sound/complaint
A whine is a long, high-pitched sound. Usually considered an unpleasant sound, as in the whining of the engine. It also has the meaning of petulant complaint. Children often whine when they want something.
I really don't know how to explain your entire phrase = whine rise up. Are you sure there's nothing missing? Maybe increased whining sound?
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Note added at 2002-03-18 16:02:47 (GMT)
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gimotear, plañir, gemir, decir en voz lastimoza
I really don't know how to explain your entire phrase = whine rise up. Are you sure there's nothing missing? Maybe increased whining sound?
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Note added at 2002-03-18 16:02:47 (GMT)
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gimotear, plañir, gemir, decir en voz lastimoza
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pschmitt
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I was beginning to wonder: what am I, chopped liver?
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msebold
: My apologies, Kim - I had already mentioned in my note that you had beaten me to the punch!
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| agree |
Rafa Lombardino
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8 mins
to complain (usually in an irritating or childish manner)
The "rise up" part might refer to the pitch in the complainer's voice. It might also be a siren whining louder and louder.
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Note added at 2002-03-18 16:04:34 (GMT)
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In my unsuccessful bid to beat Kim to the punch, I neglected to look at the context field. Steffen makes a good suggestion below. Giving it a bit more thought, I think the expression is often used in a situation where somebody gets what he or she has asked for, and then \"whines\" about an outcome that didn\'t meet their expectations. For example, somebody might win a lucrative contract, and then whine about the tight deadlines.
HTH
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Note added at 2002-03-18 16:04:34 (GMT)
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In my unsuccessful bid to beat Kim to the punch, I neglected to look at the context field. Steffen makes a good suggestion below. Giving it a bit more thought, I think the expression is often used in a situation where somebody gets what he or she has asked for, and then \"whines\" about an outcome that didn\'t meet their expectations. For example, somebody might win a lucrative contract, and then whine about the tight deadlines.
HTH
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Tatiana Neroni (X)
: Yes, siren whining, too!
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Thanks, Tatiana.
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Chris Rowson (X)
: For me, the context has a clear reggae flavour. The affect, however, remains for me res occulta..
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Tatiana Neroni (X)
Tatiana Neroni (X)
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to express dissatisfaction or resentment:
complain,
grouch,
grump,
whine
As in: Child is more likely to rise and shine than to rise and whine :).
Why "business and financial" field?
complain,
grouch,
grump,
whine
As in: Child is more likely to rise and shine than to rise and whine :).
Why "business and financial" field?
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Steffen Pollex (X)
: Why "business and financial" field? Maybe somebody started whining after he lost his money at the stock exchange... :-)
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As they say in Russian, "a coward doesn't play hockey!" Or - "don't cry over your lost hair when beheaded" :). Or - "too late to drink mineral water when your kidneys fell off" :)..
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msebold
: Yes, well you and Seffen seem to have the business end of things wrapped up.
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I don't know about Seffen, but I did it to my own detriment!!! And still play hockey :). Thanks!
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