Meaning
To whine; to complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From a northern variant of Old English hwinsian (“to whine”), from Proto-West Germanic *hwinisōn (“to whine”), from Proto-West Germanic *hwīnan (“to whine”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱwey- (“to hiss, whistle, whisper”). Cognate with German winseln (“to whine, whimper”).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: