Whinnied: meaning, definitions and examples

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whinnied

 

[ หˆwษชni ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

horse sound

Whinnied is the past tense of the verb whinny, which describes the sound a horse makes, often characterized by a soft neighing or whimpering noise. This sound can indicate various emotions and states in horses. It is commonly used when a horse is feeling content, calling to other horses, or expressing anxiety. The whinny is an essential form of communication among horses, reflecting their moods and needs.

Synonyms

called, neighed, whispered

Examples of usage

  • The horse whinnied softly as it approached the stable.
  • She heard the mare whinnied in the distance, calling out to her foal.
  • As the rider entered the paddock, the horses whinnied with excitement.
  • The stallion whinnied to assert his presence in the herd.

Translations

Translations of the word "whinnied" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น relinchou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‹เคกเคผเฅ‡ เค•เฅ€ เค†เคตเคพเคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wiehern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengembik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะถะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใชใชใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hennir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ relinchar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท neleyerek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํžˆํžˆํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู‡ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hล™ebฤรญn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hล™ebฤรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ถ้ธฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neigh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hestahvรถlur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั€ะตะฑะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒฏแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™qarษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ relinchar

Etymology

The term 'whinny' is believed to be derived from the Middle English word 'whinnen,' which means to whinny or neigh. This, in turn, likely traces back to an Old English term 'hwinnian,' which indicated a similar action or sound. As horses have been domesticated for thousands of years, various cultures have developed specific terminology to describe their sounds and behaviors. The whinny has been noted in literature and folklore as a representation of the bond between horses and humans. The sound is not just a mere noise; it plays a significant role in the social dynamics among equines as they communicate and express their emotions. Over time, the term 'whinny' has solidified its place in equestrian vocabulary, emphasizing its significance in understanding horse behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,041, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.