Whinny: meaning, definitions and examples

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whinny

 

[ หˆwษชni ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

horse sound

Whinny refers to the soft, high-pitched sound made by a horse. It is often a sign of excitement or a form of communication among horses.

Synonyms

neigh, whicker

Examples of usage

  • The mare began to whinny as she saw her foal approaching.
  • You could hear the stallion whinnying in the distance.
  • He tried to mimic the sound of a horse whinnying for fun.
Context #2 | Noun

horse sound

A whinny is the sound made by a horse, characterized by its gentle and often welcoming tone. It is typically used in both social interactions among horses and as a way to get attention.

Synonyms

neigh, whicker

Examples of usage

  • The gentle whinny of the horse calmed the rider.
  • She loved the sound of a whinny in the morning.
  • Every time I approach, the horse gives a friendly whinny.

Translations

Translations of the word "whinny" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น relinchar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฟเคจเคนเคฟเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wiehern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendengus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ั€ะธั†ัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rลผeฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใชใชใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hennir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ relinchar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท neynlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํžˆํžˆ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู‡ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hล™ebฤรญm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hล™ebฤรญm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ถ้ธฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reลพati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hinnir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ะปะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™ฤŸmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ relinchar

Etymology

The word 'whinny' has its roots in Middle English, traceable back to the Old English word 'whinnian,' which means 'to whin' or 'to neigh.' The term is believed to have imitated the sound made by horses, reflecting an onomatopoeic quality in its formation. Over time, 'whinny' became used specifically to describe the soft vocalization of horses as a means of communication. The evolution of the word showcases the close relationship between humans and horses, especially in agrarian and pastoral communities where understanding animal behavior was crucial for farming and herding. Furthermore, the usage of 'whinny' has expanded in colloquial language to describe sounds that resemble or imitate this equine phenomenon.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,556, 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.