adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Whining; tending to whine or complain.

   "She is very whiny; she keeps complaining about trivial things."

2. 2
   Having a nasally or high-pitched voice.

Adjective

1. 1
   habitually complaining wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

beefingcomplainingcrabbycrankydisagreeabledisappointed

Example

More examples

"Or rather, is it not just pathetic that I think such whiny thoughts like this?"

Etymology

From whine + -y.

Related phrases

whiny-ass titty baby

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