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whiny

adjective

Whining; tending to whine or complain.

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
W
Ends with
Y
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ˈwaɪni/

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Whining; tending to whine or complain.

    “Emily is very whiny; she keeps complaining about trivial things.”

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Example Sentences

Emily is very whiny; she keeps complaining about trivial things.
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