The word “whine” has a few different meanings depending on the context:
1. Standard English Meaning:
In Standard English, “whine” typically refers to:
- Complaining in a high-pitched, annoying voice: When someone “whines,” they are complaining or expressing dissatisfaction in a way that might be irritating to others.
- Example: “Stop whining about your homework and just do it.”
- A long, high-pitched sound: It can also describe a sound, such as the whining of a dog or the sound made by a machine.
- Example: “The engine made a loud whine before it finally stopped.”
2. Nigerian Pidgin/Slang:
In Nigerian Pidgin or street slang, “whine” can mean:
- To deceive, tease, or playfully trick someone: If someone says you are “whining” them, it means you are trying to fool or mislead them in a playful or joking manner.
- Example: “No whine me, I know say you dey joke.”
- Translation: “Don’t deceive me, I know you’re joking.”
- Example: “No whine me, I know say you dey joke.”
3. Dance Movement:
In some contexts, especially in Caribbean and African cultures, “whine” refers to a dance move where the hips are rotated in a circular motion, often to music.
- Example: “She knows how to whine her waist to the beat.”
Summary:
- Complaining or making a high-pitched sound (Standard English)
- Deceiving or teasing someone (Nigerian Pidgin)
- A dance movement (Cultural slang)
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